I dont work in accounts!!

System
System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
edited June 18 in AAT student discussion
I have just enrolled to do the foundation course but I don't work in accounts, I work at a solicitors. Wanting change of career and really looking forward to starting the course in 2 weeks time - will it be a disadvantage for me not working in an accounts environment??? Panicking slightly!!!!<BR><BR>Thanks<BR><BR>Niki!!!<BR>

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  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    I dont work in accounts!!

    Hi <BR><BR>I have just passed the foundation. but when i started a year ago i did not work in accounts. i worked at a swimming pool which is abosolutly nothing to do with accounts. but during the course i found my self a job in accounts. it did not change much college wise, i did not understand it better when i started in accounts, it was the same. <BR><BR>so dont worry you will be fine.<BR>can't start looking for a job while on the course.<BR><BR>
  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    I dont work in accounts!!

    i do work in accounts and it covered things i didnt even know and ive been doing my job for about 3 years!! it goes from the very basic to ensure everyone is on the same level and everyone helps eachother.<BR>any questions, feel free to ask <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"><BR>good luck!
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    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    I dont work in accounts!!

    Thanks to both of you - put my mind at rest, I started reading things then panicking thinking I have never used Sage or even seen it - things like that!! I will sleep better tonight lol !!!!<BR><BR>Hopefully this time next year I will be working in accounts!!!<BR><BR>Niki.
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    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    I dont work in accounts!!

    None of the people on my course worked in accounts, amongst us we had a plumber, someone who worked in Sainsburys, a vetinary nurse and I work in IT. As far as I know, those who finished the course did fine. It can be hard going at times, but really it's not rocket science. <BR><BR>I really enjoyed doing the course and am looking forward to getting started on the Intermediate level in a week or so. Good luck.<BR><BR>Chris
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    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    I dont work in accounts!!

    I have just passed foundation and i am not in an accounts postion i intend to complete the whole course technical level in my current role as a administrator and then move on after. As long as you get the right support from your lecturers you will be fine!! I was lucky i have made a great bunch of friends and they all do work in accounts roles so they always give me a push in the right direction.<BR><BR>You just have to be confident that you can do it. My only bit of advice is if anything is to do nothing but practice papers near the time of your exam these helped me understand almost everything!!<BR><BR>Good Luck and you need anything else give me a shout!
  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    I dont work in accounts!!

    Thanks for that - I was thinking of doing the same actually - getting the qualifications first and then moving on, unless something comes up! Start the course on Wednesday - can't wait!!!!
  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    I dont work in accounts!!

    Hi,<BR><BR>I have been working in accounts for 2 years and am a financial accountant, but due to not having the qualification i don't get the wage of the accountant so i thought it was time i got my quals. I've just finished my foundation and i'll tell you something the stuff i learnt when doing the course was brilliant. I would say this is the best place to start as it helps you a great deal when you are starting up in accounts.<BR><BR>Good Luck!!!<BR><BR>Reena

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