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So I’ve registered in the AAT website and have been trying to use the resources online. Overall I find them fairly good, until the green light tests which really exposed that I seem to have in fact, learned next to nothing haha.

So I’m wondering what other reasonably priced resources there are? I’ve scoured Udemy and not really found any UK based accounting and bookkeeping courses. They all seem to be US based which I imagine might cause me some problems but I’m not sure?

For the time being, I can’t afford any of the online, on demand video courses by the likes of Kaplan or MacArthur Morgan.

I’ve seen Will Boardman on YouTube offer a reasonable discount on accountext books, was wondering if anybody would recommend these and are they better than the AAT learning materials I’ve already struggled with?

Just wanted to get some opinions - just wrapping up with A-levels and want to get into accounting however I don't know whether to sit AAT exams or go to University, any thoughts as whats best for someone like me in London? I've tried finding apprenticeships but no luck as I have little experience.

Hi Everyone,

I was wondering if you could help please, I would like to study finance and get a job as an assistant accounts manager or a role in entry level finance.

I'm starting out, I don't know much, could you guys please suggest some finance books for learning about finance including key words, terms and how to become an assistant. Ideally 2026 books. Or ones that are still used.

Do you guys know any cool courses? suggest any reed courses or places to get the text books people learn in AAT finance courses?

Thanks so much,

Have a good day everyone!

Is it reasonable to self-study AAT alongside a degree? I'm set to start studying classical history because it's something I'm very passionate about; however, there aren't many job opportunities. I'm considering becoming AAT qualified to support my future employment.

However, I'm worried about whether this is feasible or whether I will get burned out. Has anyone done something similar, or know of someone who has?

Hi there

I’ve completed the first two exams in AAT Level 2 Accounting- Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping. Far as I understand, these are the two exams need to get the Level 2 Bookkeeping Certification too. Since I qualified for L2 Accounting instead, does anyone know if I can claim the bookkeeping one too since I’ve done the exams for it already? I passed and everything.

Just curious since I'm gonna probably be going into those later this year and I passed level 2 in accounting with a distinction whilst not really studying all that hard.

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I finished AAT 3, did Xero level 2 advisor and payroll specialist courses, applied to 10s of jobs listed in the last 2 months, which I felt I met most requirements for, except for like 70-80% asking for YEARS of experience? For entry-level roles? I applied for anything relating to accounting, even admin jobs with accounts responsibilities. Some even said you dont need AAT etc but can be motivated/willing to study it or have some basic bookkeeping knowledge etc and still not even a single reply back form them.

I just had my 20th birthday and still live with my parents, so I don't mind a low salary. Based in the East Midlands. I need to get a job this month im tired of sitting at home doing nothing, I plan to go onto CIMA after this. AAT 3 was just to get an entry-level job. I need to save some cash before I start CIMA so need a job now to start saving cash and start studying for CIMA in next 2-3months. I planned to have already started CIMA by now but couldn't find a job this whole time.

I can show my CV if anyone wants to see it? I feel its a decent CV only lacks accounting experience, ive worked in retail at TK Maxx while studying for a levels and then a warehouse for a few months, was planning to go Uni but decided on AAT 3 then onto CIMA instead..

Questions added in I have never seen before and I don’t know how to make adjustments or pick when it is or isn’t correct to reclaim all of part of something back.

Any advice from people who went through the same thing or better yet passed?!

I’m kinda broke and buying the books 1-2 at a time would be preferable but I’m concerned that I will use the current active code once then not be able to use it to buy the rest. Does anyone have any experience of this?

I would go second hand but I want the digital versions and the second hand options very rarely have the pocket revision books which are something so would like.

Hi,

Audit and assurance or cash and financial management as an optional module for level 4? I’ve done all the compulsory ones and 1 of the other optional ones so just 1 to go!
Anyone done either of these and have any feedback?

I've been looking to start studying AAT level 2 for a few weeks now but getting started has been hard for me.

Do I simply just buy a book, study it and then book a test when I feel ready or is there more to it then that?

I want price breakdowns for cost per unit, timetables for when they start, ratings. Probably other things as well.

Some providers gatekeep all their information until you make a formal enquiry and I'm sick of it.

Just started studying level 2 accounting currently sorting out my membership.

Does anyone know how far in advance I need to book my exams ?

Any help much appreciated