Hi everyone I have been doing lots of bookkeeping courses with the ICB and IAB. And would now like to do a big accounting qualification. And would like to study distance learning.
I am torn between CAT and AAT. which one is better and more respected within industry? or are they both equal.
Also what distance learning provider would you suggest. I have been looking at Kaplan but I wondered if there were any others. And where do you sit the exams for both qualifications. Would a local college take you?
Id love to hear others experience of these two qualifications, distance learning, and the exams for each.
How do the CAT exams works?
Also has anyone sat the new AAT exams (the computer based tests) yet. If so what were they like?
Both the CAT and AAT are well respected qualifications. To be honest the AAT may be more popular than the CAT, but that doesn't mean its any better. The CAT is governed by ACCA. I would say the route you choose would depend on you long term goals.
CAT would only allow you to practice basic bookkeeping, however you can work in an accounts role (as you would be supervised). On completion of the AAT you can either work in an accounts role or practice as an accountant.
The more advanced accounting qualifications like ACCA and CIMA recorgnises both CAT and AAT, so would grant you exemptions.
-- Edited by louis on Wednesday 25th of August 2010 12:35:07 PM
