Anyone just happy with AAT qual

System
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edited June 18 in AAT student discussion
Hi all<BR><BR>I just wondered if anyone out there is just happy to have got AAT qualification rather than using it as a stepping stone to ACCA/CIMA etc.<BR><BR>I have just completed Technician and I don't think I want to do anything further.<BR>I am 37 also and do feel a bit past all the studying/exams etc.<BR><BR>I know other more 'mature' students have said they are carrying on with something else.<BR><BR>Just wondered if I was alone.<BR><BR>Thanks<BR>Sharon<BR>

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  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Anyone just happy with AAT qual

    a lot of people do AAT and stick with the qualification because it is an accounting qualification in its own right. I did ACCA after AAT because I also wanted a Chartered qualification due to circumstances that I deal with at work. AAT is very much widely recognised and employers more often than not these days want people with accounting qualifications but not necessarily to be a Chartered/Certified Accountant so AAT is ideal for that.<BR><BR>Well done on passing AAT and I know only too well it isn't a qualification that is simply handed out - you have to work for it.<BR><BR>Regards<BR>Steve
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    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Anyone just happy with AAT qual

    Thanks Steve<BR><BR>That was very kind & thoughtful of you.<BR>I think I will just stick with it for now (too late anyway to register for anything else this year) and see if I feel like carrying on next year.<BR><BR>Best regards<BR>Sharon
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    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Anyone just happy with AAT qual

    Thanks sharon<BR><BR>Just another thing I forgot to mention - you're never too old to carry on studying I know a woman who was 52 when she started ACCA and passed it at 55. Just goes to show doesn't it!<BR><BR>Good luck and happy resting now as the dreaded wait is over for you all.<BR>Ste.
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    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Anyone just happy with AAT qual

    I feel the same, so am going to take this year off and do other things and see how I feel at a later date. Many of my feel students felt much the same too so don't feel pressured into doing it as ACCA/CIMA will mean an awful lot more work and committment.
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    Anyone just happy with AAT qual

    Yes I'll be happy just to have my AAT qualification, as I started when I was 50, and I'm hoping to finish next June.<BR>I won't be going any further; too much of a strain trying to fit everything in, full time job, looking after a house, and ailing husband, so I'm quite happy to settle for that.
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    Anyone just happy with AAT qual

    I will be very happy when I finally achieve it - started on old level back in 1995 - obtained all but one unit of Technician level - gave up studies for about 5 years to get divorced and remarried - having to re-do all Technician Level again (why do they keep changing the standards !) - have just passed both Budget papers - and starting on DFS in Sept. So hoping the long wait will be worth it.
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    Anyone just happy with AAT qual

    Hello all<BR><BR>Just to say thankyou for everyone who replied to my message. Your comments were gratefully received.<BR><BR>Good luck to all of you in whatever you do and extra good luck to AnnieG and Roberta in finishing AAT.<BR><BR>Thanks<BR>Sharon
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    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Anyone just happy with AAT qual

    I am 44 years old, work and mother to 4 boys aged 9-19. I have just completed AAT and astonishingly not had to do any resits, although I was convinced I would have to do Unit 8 again. <BR>I am going to start ACCA because I have enjoyed my AAT even though it has been hard work. I am doing it to help me progress at work but even more for personal achievement, and with the initial view that I will continue with it for as long as I enjoy it.<BR>My view is that you're never too old for a challenge. Good luck with whatever you decide.

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