How long does aat qualification take

Hi Accounts30 I think someone once completed the whole 3 levels in under 9 months? Realistically I would say about a year to 18 months, but it really depends on how fast you learn. Also remember that the qualification is nothing without practical experience on the side so you may want to find an employer willing to take you on and help with the study costs.

David Ballantyne Durham Registered Posts: Hello, You may find my responses in the discussion thread I link to below helpful regarding which chartered qualification to go for and whether you should study AAT first. David Ballantyne Connect with me on LinkedIn! Get a complete introduction to our popular accounting qualifications. Foundation Certificate in Accounting How long it takes on average: 6—12 months, depending on the student and mode of study Level 2 Level 5 in Scotland Typical job opportunities: accounts administrator, accounts assistant, trainee accounting technician Read more and register.

Advanced Diploma in Accounting How long it takes on average: 6—12 months, depending on the student and mode of study Level 3 Level 6 in Scotland Typical job opportunities: accounts payable clerk, assistant accountant, audit trainee, bookkeeper, credit controller, finance assistant, payroll administrator, tax assistant This qualification can be used as a route to AAT bookkeeping membership AATQB.

Professional Diploma in Accounting How long it takes on average: 9—18 months, depending on the student and mode of study Level 4 Level 8 in Scotland Typical job opportunities: accounts payable and expenses supervisor, assistant financial accountant, commercial analyst, cost accountant, payroll manager, senior bookkeeper, senior finance officer, tax supervisor This qualification can be used as a route to AAT full membership MAAT.

You don't need to become a student member to study other qualifications. Foundation Diploma in Accounting and Business For 16—year-olds only. How long it takes on average: around 6 to 12 weeks, depending on study method and course timetable Level 3 Read more and register. What job will you discover? Find an accountant AAT licensed members offer accounting and bookkeeping services Search our directory.

It can also take longer if you take gaps between each level. What can I do after completing AAT? Here we are talking about CIMA. Management accountants analyze data, forecasts, and budgets. They create reports to be used internally, compile future information, and measure operational as well as financial performance.

The CIMA qualification is split into a certificate which is a standalone qualification. Each of these levels has four exams each. One of the problem with CBA is that the way it's mark means candidate are effectively hand held through each part of a question.

Now to choose who to use for the home study courses. The prcies seem to vary quite alot - but if anybody could recommend a training provider from experience with the AAT that would be fab. Congrats on costs and revenues Steve. Seems like it's all good news on the site today. Yeah it's a good time to take exams.

Cheers, i've decided to treat myself to a nice easy vat exam next. When are you over there next? If it's in the next month I could meet you for a brew. Depends on my Budgeting result which i am still waiting for but i'd say middle of June Steve. A meet and a brew sounds great.

LMAO Steve. You got me doing it now only i'm using Morethan Freemans voice. Hi Sonya, welcome to the forum. I am studying level 4 and have been a Kaplan student from level 3 AAT. I do however, know of Eagle Education and have been mentioning them to potential students as a choice for AAT study. I read the last line with Morgan Freemans voice in my head. Crikey Neil you're making me look well lazy. It just depends on how much time and effort you want to put in.

With a college you have to fit in with them and take exams when they and the rest of the class are ready. If you do it from home and you fly through the stuff you find easy, and take abit more time on the stuff you find more tricky. You may miss out on the social aspect but at the end of the day that is not what you go to college for. When i did it you had to sit the exams twice a year and it took 3 years. Now you can do it in 1 to 2 years realisticly at home, but as i say, it varies with each individual student, and their personal circumstances.

If you want to complete the AAT quickly then there is only one choice - home study! You can study at your own pace and if you pick a provider with a quick marking turnaround, quick response to phone calls and emails and a tutor at hand with easy access then you've cracked it. How much time you have to spend on your studies, your abilities and experience and a flexible training provider will basically dictate the length of the course so chose your training provider wisely.

Search Advanced Search. User Details. Start A New Topic Reply. Veteran Member. Date: Wed May 9 How long does it take to qualify with the AAT. My local college offer "full time" 3 days a week course covering level 2 and 3 in one year. Does anybody have any experience of studying for the AAT qualification?

It can be done in about a year and a half if you crack on with it, realistically. Welcome to the forum Newb. Don't forget to sign up for your free monthly copy of PQ magazine by following the above link. Shaun Responses are not meant as a substitute for professional advice. Yeah what's the change KTC? It's going to be a while According to the 2 posh boys of the blue and yellow colours before i get chance to earn my years work experience.

I hope AAT aren't making it that bit harder. Actually i need to ring AAT about my work experience as having more or less managed and definitely supervised a small manufacturing business a few years back, i was wondering if this can be used as work experience. I use Sage for simple things like invoicing, but have been involved in budget preparation, unit costing, wastage, dealing with suppliers , clock cards and overtime and a bit more on top.

The trouble is, i was still am employed by my Dad, and the business has significantly changed direction over the past 5 or 6 years, hence no workshop anymore. Does anybody know if any of those chores listed above would be allowed by AAT?