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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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Directions host accountancy & finance careers event in Glasgow

AAT will be joining Directions at BPP offices in Glasgow on Tuesday 9th October at an event for young people who are interested in a career in accountancy and finance.  If that sounds like you, and you meet the criteria below, then make sure you sign up fast for this FREE event as places are limited:

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Looking for talented Scottish apprentices

Nominations are now open for the 2012 Scottish Modern Apprenticeship Awards which will be held in November.

This event celebrates the stories of inspirational trainees who are earning and learning on the Scottish modern apprenticeship framework, and it would be great to see some AAT faces being recognised for all their hard work.

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Congratulations to Scotland’s top accountants

Congratulations to all the winners at last week’s Scottish Accountancy Awards.

AAT sponsored the new category of Training Manager of the Year, which was won by Iain Abernethy from Johnston Carmichael.  The firm also picked up Accountancy Firm of the Year. You can read about Iain’s experiences of delivering AAT training in our case study section and on AAT Comment.

Thinking of taking on an AAT apprentice?

In our final webinar for Scottish Apprenticeship week, we invite employers to find out more about what is involved in taking on an AAT trainee.

This session will tell you everything you need to know about apprenticeships, from accessing funding to finding the best trainee for your business. To sign up for this event click on the link below:

Employers – Thursday 24th May 12.30-1.30pm

Welcome to Scottish Apprenticeship week

Scottish Apprenticeship week runs from 21-25 May and AAT are joining organisations across Scotland in promoting and celebrating the benefits of modern apprenticeships to both trainees and employers.

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System Training celebrate success

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System Training AAT Class of 2012

Congratulations to everyone who graduated at System Training’s 2012 AAT Achievement Ceremony last month.

 
The event celebrated the latest crop of students to complete their AAT training with the Carlisle based provider. We wish you all the very best in the next stage of your career.
 
Please email us at aatscotland@aat.org.uk if you have a good news story you would like to share.
 

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 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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