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    • Future of accounting

      The underground accountancy exhibition you should know about

      AAT members are speaking at DAS, the one-stop shop for digital solutions.

    • Sustainable Business

      How accounting can make businesses cleaner and greener

      This innovative accounting method can help businesses understand and change the carbon emissions gen

    • Mental health

      Working with Borderline Personality Disorder

      Being supported at work can make all the difference.

    • Accountable campaign

      How getting qualified benefited one accountant’s business

      The government is mulling over whether or not to make regulation of accountants compulsory. With tha

    • Artificial intelligence

      How accountants are utilising AI in practice

      The Big 4 are investing in Artificial Intelligence, but is it worth it for smaller businesses?

    • Cryptocurrency

      The pros and cons of the digital pound AKA ‘Britcoin’

      We asked accountants what the impact of a digital currency separate from the Bank of England might b

    • More
      • Brexit

        How accountants are managing complex customs requirements for clients

        Confusing customs procedures are causing a headache for the accountants supporting and guiding small

      • News

        Accountants give their verdict on the 2023 Autumn Statement

        We discuss Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement with AAT members.

      • IR35

        New off-payroll IR35 proposals are welcome, and not before time

        Susan Ball, RSM and President of CIOT discusses proposed options to offset tax.

      • Coronavirus

        Tax phishing warning from HMRC

        Be on your guard against criminals posing as HMRC.

      • Coronavirus help
  • Members

    Members

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    • Members in business

      What’s stopping accountants from making accurate forecasts?

      Forecasting has never been more vital, but many accountants cannot produce the reports their busines

    • Becoming licensed

      How accountants are helping small businesses with growth plans

      New research reveals nearly three-quarters of UK businesses are starting to make long-term growth pl

    • Bookkeepers

      How to define and identify apprenticeships

      Calculating the apprentice rate and when to implement it.

    • AT magazine

      AT magazine

      Accounting Technician is AAT's award-winning magazine for members. Check out the latest issue to sta

    • CPD

      How to get the most from your CPD

      Whether you’re currently studying with AAT or a professional member, you’ll understand the impor

  • Career

    Career

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    • Career profiles

      What’s driving practice success in 2023? Five insights from Xero’s industry report

      This content is brought to you by Xero. Business is booming for accountants and bookkeepers across t

    • Job hunting

      5 myths about starting a new job

      How do you distinguish true pearls of wisdom from unhelpful opinions?

    • CV tips

      13 of the biggest CV red flags that won’t land you an interview

      The average recruiter or hiring manager spends six to eight seconds looking at a CV before they deci

    • Interview tips

      What questions should you ask at an interview?

      It's a pivotal point in the interview, the tables are turned and you’re asked if you have any ques

    • Industry careers

      Modern roles – is Finance Business Partner for you?

      We look at the emerging role of Finance Business Partner in the modern accounting industry.

    • Practice careers

      What’s driving practice success in 2023? Five insights from Xero’s industry report

      This content is brought to you by Xero. Business is booming for accountants and bookkeepers across t

  • Students

    Students

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    • Study tips

      Excel tips: Avoid mistakes with protect sheet

      Have you ever been working on a spreadsheet and got distracted... and before you know it, you’ve o

    • Foundation

      Study tips: Understanding supply and demand

      Have you ever wondered why you pay the price for things that you do?  Why a bottle of shampoo c

    • Advanced

      9 writing tips to help you through your studies

      Accountancy isn’t just about punching in numbers; you’ve got to explain complicated concepts, su

    • Professional

      There’s no better time to pass your Synoptic: top tips for success

      Getting ready to take your Professional Synoptic assessment can be a nerve-wracking time. After year

    • Mental health

      Working with Borderline Personality Disorder

      Being supported at work can make all the difference.

  • Resources

    Resources

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    • Tax

      What you need to know about Companies House reform

      Companies House is changing the way annual accounts are filed.

    • Financial accounting and reporting

      What accountants need to know about the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act

      Find out how the 'biggest shake-up' in Companies House history will affect you.

    • Pensions and payroll

      Navigating the pensions minefield for self-employed clients

      Accountants on the tricky task of unpicking pensions legislation as well as their own advisory bound

    • Excel tips

      Excel tips: Avoid mistakes with protect sheet

      Have you ever been working on a spreadsheet and got distracted... and before you know it, you’ve o

    • AAT Annual report
    • AML explained 

      AML made easy – the seven golden rules of successful compliance 

      Be in the know about anti-money laundering. Our explainer tells you all you need to know to get star

Tax | Accountancy resources

Tax

What you need to know about Companies House reform

Companies House is changing the way annual accounts are filed.

Tax

Managing finances a big challenge for 75% of entrepreneurs

A new study from Sage reveals the importance of sound financial advice to start-ups.

Tax

HMRC Update – phased move to Customs Declaration Service

Updating your address digitally when you move home, phased move to Customs Declaration Service, guidance for first-time Self-Assessment filers.

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