Mixed feelings!

MarieNoelle

I got the results 2 weeks ago of my ptax exam which I passed..so I am now qualified :001_smile:

However I got the results today of my 3rd option External auditing and got my first ever "not yet competent" in 3 years! :thumbdown:

I don't know if I should try to resit EXA whilst it is still fresh or just forget about it... The reason I've studied it was I thought I would try to do chartered after AAT but it now looks unlikely...I'd appreciate your advice....thanks!
MN

SashaDella

Many many people fail exams, it doesn't mean that you can't do it. For example a driving test... you could be ready but you need a little more practise or a different kind of practise.

I wouldn't let your hard work / studying go to waste! Try again and rethink it

Good Luck!

MarieNoelle

Thanks SashaDella, I'll talk to my tutor at college to see whether I can resit it in September, although I am still not convinced...
I just wanted level 4 to be over with!

SashaDella

Its 100% worth it and you'll feel much better once its passed! Its just a hurdle you have to jump over

September isn't long to wait either!

Rinske

Well, if you don't need it anyways, why not just give the auditing unit a rest?

I'm just a bit confused why failing one exam on AAT would be a reason not to do the chartered qual.
I'd say if that's what you want, work for it and go get it.

MarieNoelle

Thanks Rinske,
Having the 3 options just gives me exemptions for ICAEW, and you are right it doesn't stop me from further studying.

I am now waiting to hear from my tutor. There is no point in trying to resit too early in september (I need time to revise after a well deserved break!) but if I wait too long I'll lose any motivation I may have left!

azzy

P.tax

Hi Marie,
Congrats in passing your p.tax exam!!!
i am due to take it on 6.9.12!!! any advise how it was????
Many Thanks
asma

MarieNoelle

Hi azzy,
I found it easier than Btax i sat a few weeks earlier, but I haven't had any feedback yet on it so I am not sure where I have done well and not so well. All I know is that I passed!

Good luck with yours!

MN

MarieNoelle

Even more confused now!

Hi all,
After my "not yet competent" result in EXA, I contacted my tutor to try and set a new date for a resit. She informed me that she had me as "competent" on her list. I then called AAT who said they would look into it and give me some feedback in about 10 days time. Every other day I have been checking on my assessment page with the same "not yet competent" verdict.

Until today. It shows as "competent". No email from AAT though.

I am just going to print my statement of achievement now before they change their minds again and never look back!

Yippee!

(a very relieved) MarieNoelle :001_tongue:

Sammmy88

Well done!! I am still waiting on some results and its still saying its under maintenance!! argh!

MarieNoelle

Thanks Sammmy!
MyAAT showed this message too, that's why I printed out my statement straight away - they can't take it away from me now! :001_smile:

Good luck for your results!

vickie88

I didn't know you could do 3 options? I want to do personal tax but i have already done 2 other options and passed them. Do you have to pay extra? x

MarieNoelle

Hi vickie,

I guess you can do as many options as you like, but some training providers do not give you a choice from what I understand.
I didn't pay any extra but I was studying through college and the fees I paid included course and exams. So maybe they allowed for resits/ extra option in their fees?
It's worth checking with your training provider.

I enjoyed PTAX - completely relevant for my job in a small practice!

Good luck with whatever you decide,
MN