I am AAT Qualified. what is it equivalent to??

System
System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
edited June 18 in AAT student discussion
Hi all
I really need some advice please.
I have just passed the Technician level and do not know what to do.

I am doing part-time job, for the last over 2 years, in an accountantcy firm (owner is not a qualified accountant) maily deal in VAT computations and filling of small business (self employed only) in local area.

I would like to study further and can not decide what to do?
ACA or ACCA.

I believe doing any of the above it would be must to have "training contract" with an authorised employer??

Also I am 33, the only qualification I have is AAT NVQ4.


Anybody please tell what is NVQ4 equivalent to.I need to answer the following question to apply for ACA training contract.


"""
Have you obtained or are you expecting a 1st or 2:1 degree, or for students at Scottish universities, an ordinary degree or above?

Yes/No

Do you have 280 or more UCAS* points (excluding General Studies)?

Yes/No

Do you have GCSE Maths grade B or above (or equivalent)?
Yes/No
"""

Also If I do not get a (realted )job and still carry on with ACCA on my own and finish it on time say 2010. will I still be ACCA qualified?? or the experience is must.

Thanks

Ray

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  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    I am AAT Qualified. what is it equivalent to??
    computerbar wrote:
    """
    Have you obtained or are you expecting a 1st or 2:1 degree, or for students at Scottish universities, an ordinary degree or above?

    Yes/No

    The NVQ4 is a Foundation degree, but I don't know if this is a 1st or 2:1 on neither.
    computerbar wrote:
    Do you have 280 or more UCAS* points (excluding General Studies)?

    Yes/No

    Only NVQ3 has been assesed at 160 UCAS points, NVQ4 has not been assesed.
    computerbar wrote:
    Do you have GCSE Maths grade B or above (or equivalent)?
    Yes/No
    """

    If you did not pass Maths at GCSE (secondary school), the answer is no.
    computerbar wrote:
    Also If I do not get a (realted )job and still carry on with ACCA on my own and finish it on time say 2010. will I still be ACCA qualified?? or the experience is must.

    Thanks

    Ray

    In order to qualify as an ACCA member, you will complete:

    *14 exams (nine of which are eligible for exemption)
    *relevant practical experience, with a minimum of three years
    *a Professional Ethics module.

    Hope I have helped in some way!
  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Re:I am AAT Qualified. what is it equivalent to??

    thanks supergirl.

    I am still looking for the answers if the NVQ4 is 1st or 2:1 degree.
    and what is UCAS points for NVQ4.

    Please AAT answer this post.

    Ray
  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Re:I am AAT Qualified. what is it equivalent to??

    I would advise that you ring the AAT for this information.

    Sharon
  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Re:I am AAT Qualified. what is it equivalent to??

    NVQ4 is not a first or a 2.1 degree. It is supposed to be the equivalent of the first year of a degree but it isn't equivalent to a full degree.

    Why don't you apply for AAT - ACA fast track if that is what you are considering, I'm sure the big firms do those.

    Annette
  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Re:I am AAT Qualified. what is it equivalent to??

    thanks guys.

    Just one last question. I am going to call AAT but still I thought somebody might know.

    what is the differnce between
    Ucas Tariff points and UCAS points?

    Like this requirement on KPMG site for A level trainees for studying AAT.

    "260 UCAS Tariff points (20 UCAS points)"

    Thanks
  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Re:I am AAT Qualified. what is it equivalent to??
    bluewednesday wrote:
    NVQ4 is not a first or a 2.1 degree. It is supposed to be the equivalent of the first year of a degree but it isn't equivalent to a full degree.

    Why don't you apply for AAT - ACA fast track if that is what you are considering, I'm sure the big firms do those.

    Annette
    Even on AAT-ACCA/aca fast tracks I believe they still want to make sure you have enough UCAS points etc. Which I still do not know what is AAT equivalant to?

    I believe it is the time for AAT to bare it all and for once what is what??


    Ray

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