Category Archives: CPD (Continuing Professional Development)

Helping small businesses with better finance

Running an effective small business just got easier for business owners in Glasgow thanks to the introduction of a new AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) training course delivered by City of Glasgow College.  

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Essential finance skills for your business – Orkney college leads the way

Orkney College are the first training provider in Scotland to offer AAT Essentials, our new range of short courses designed to bring vital finance skills to your business.

Whether you’re a small business owner, a budget holder who’s blinded by numbers, or wanting to take your first steps towards a career in accountancy and finance without committing to a full qualification, these one day courses are a cost effective way of gaining vital  skills that can make a difference to your confidence with finance and the success of your business.

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5 of the best: accountancy recruitment and careers websites

Don’t know where to start when it comes to looking for careers and recruitment advice, or have a trainee job that you’re keen to advertise? Here’s a list of some of the most popular sites in Scotland to help you. 

www.aat-jobs.co.uk – candidates can sign up for job alerts and search for a range of job opportunities, while employers can post trainee positions for free on the AAT jobs site

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AAT support national career guidance show

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Visit the AAT stand at the National Career Guidance Show Scotland

AAT will be exhibiting at The National Career Guidance Show Scotland at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Edinburgh on 28 March 2012. 

 The UK’s leading events for careers guidance professionals, The National Career Guidance Shows, are coming to Scotland in Spring.  Packed with relevant content for careers professionals the shows feature:

  • Popular and relevant seminars all CPD certified by the Institute of Career Guidance
  • Specialist workshop programme developed by Skills Development Scotland
  • Over 50 organisations offering the latest careers resources and information from a range of industries
  • A chance to network and share best practice with colleagues from across the country

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5 AAT New Year resolutions

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Add an AAT resolution to your list for 2012

Welcome to 2012! If you’re looking for some new year resolutions that don’t involve diet or exercise, then here are some ideas to pick from  to get your year off to a good start.

 1. Start my AAT training: there are plenty of AAT training providers in Scotland with courses starting in January. To find your nearest one and sign up fast, visit the AAT website.

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AAT salary survey – how do you compare?

AAT shine a spotlight on Scottish salaries

We’ve just published our first ever AAT salary survey and although there may be less AAT students and members north of the border, we’re holding our own when it comes to earning potential.

Coming second only to London in terms of student and member salaries, it’s great to see that the skills AAT staff bring to the workplace are valued highly. 

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AAT links with ICAS and CIOT in Aberdeen

 

CPD event – Scotland

As part of our CPD programme for members in Scotland, we are pleased to announce a series of co-hosted tax events in Aberdeen.

The programme provides you with the opportunity to network with other accountancy professionals in the area and discuss best practice on key areas of tax.

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