Association of Accounting Technicians

The AAT was formed in 1980 by bringing together the membership of the Institute of Accounting Staff (IAS) and the Association of Technicians in Finance and Accounting (ATFA). The current sponsoring bodies of the AAT are CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA and ICAS.

Established to provide a recognised professional qualification and membership body for Accounting Technicians, the AAT now has over 36,000 members and 65,273 students. They represent skilled staff working in a wide range of roles operating and controlling the accounting function in large and small organisations across all industries and sectors.

Professional Qualification

In terms of prior qualifications, there are no entry requirements if you wish to begin AAT study. You will, however, require a good standard of English and enjoy both working with numbers and communicating with people.

The AAT Education and Training scheme consists of three levels called the Foundation (NVQ in Accounting level 2), Intermediate (NVQ level 3) and the Technician stage (NVQ level 4). Each level represents a qualification in its own right and you will receive a certificate for each level achieved. Upon completion, you will be a certified Accounting Technician.

Should you choose the alternative route of study - the AAT Diploma in Accounting - you will only have to pass the formal examinations. However, you will not be designated an Accounting Technician until you have completed three years of relevant work experience.

In order to become a Member of the AAT (MAAT), you will need to be accredited at all three stages - Foundation, Intermediate and Technician - gain one year's relevant experience and apply for membership of the association.

Source: www.aat.org.uk

Contact details

AAT - Association of Accounting
Technicians
154 Clerkenwell Road
London EC1R 5AD
Telephone: 020 7415 7644
Email: studentservices@aat.org.uk
Web: www.aat.org.uk