Hello,
I am looking at entering the world of accounting and book-keeping. My background is i have a degree in biology from many years ago but in the last 6 years i have been working in Administration/HR and PA-ing.
I am wanting to train to do accounting and book-keeping and looks like my best option is AAT.
Unfortunately i only have the option to go with Kaplan as this is all my employer will fund and they will only give me £1000 towards the cost.
Can anyone tell me how many tests i will need to pay for over the two levels as my nearest centre have quoted me £77-80 per test?
Just trying to work out how much this is going to cost me in the long run.
People currently on the AAT program will be able to tall you more about the projects and case studies.
hope that helps,
kind regards,
Shaun.
p.s. don't forget to also factor your annual AAT fee's into your calculations.
p.s.2 Kaplan are very good.
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Shaun
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everyone learns at different speeds and life does have a tendency to override our plans.
with conviction though you could go from nothing to finishing level IV in around 2 years.
Some have done it much quicker, others much slower. Certainly there is also no shame in taking three years to get there (I would not consider stopping at level III as that's like taking a bus and getting off three stops before where you are trying to get to).
If you did however only go to level 3 then from scratch 12 months plus.
Just always remember, it's not a race to the finish line. It's all about taking in the journey, not just about reaching the destination,
hope that helps and good luck,
Shaun.
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Shaun
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10-20 hours a week is enough to have a good go at level 2 in a few months. The prices that you quote for exam centres that you have quoted do seem quite high so i would shop around.
However, if you are studying with Kaplan, (i am assuming at a Kaplan Centre, rather than through Kaplan distance learning) would they be able to provide you with somewhere to do the exams? I think most Kaplan centres do have an exam room.
I agree with Shaun that on average, with no previous history, you are looking at 18 - 24 months, some do it faster, but there is not a problem in taking a bit longer, everyone is different. When you are qualified no one will look at the time you took to qualify, whether that is really quick or a bit longer than most.
Good luck with your studies.
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Nick
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