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AAndy5y ago

Hi everyone During this tough time of coronavirus I have started a course and almost complete AAT Level 2 in London. However in 2001 I got my diploma in Italy that as I have seen in ACCA website entitle me the entry requirement sufficient for registration. With the AAT L2 I have refresh lots of knowledge and learning a new system of accountancy as well and when I found out this forum is encouraging me to take this journey. Any advice if should I start straight into ACCA or keep going to next level of AAT? Thank you very much anyone. Andy.

KKatie5y ago#1

Hi Andy, I would strongly advise going to next level of AAT. ACCA as a professional organisation have been horrendous during the coronavirus - continuous IT issues, bad customer service etc... So far, my "end date" of ACCA has been pushed back by 9 months - and today, I can't book an exam due to IT issues, so it will now be pushed back by a year. I've encountered many issues with ACCA in the past (had to drive to Cardiff, Wales from Kent for exams in the past due to them messing things up). Also, I have a friend who has gone from AAT Level 3 to ACCA and she's seriously struggling. So far, she's failed exams 3 times, and has said it's completely different to AAT (I'm not sure why as I never did AAT), so I think from Level 2 will be extra hard. I have heard great things about CIMA - they may be a better option but would recommend staying on AAT. They're much more supportive (especially in these times) and I think it will be an "easier" journey for yourself - you could then go over to ACCA if you wish, but having that extra part of AAT I think would hugely benefit. Good Luck

AAndy5y ago#2

Hi Katieray07 I'm really sorry for the tough time that you are going through. Thank you very much for sharing your experience, about CIMA that you have mentioned I have seen the course however even if it's always an accounting course it's not the path that I wish for my career. Plus since I found open tuition website this one is the reason that have encouraged to jump straight in ACCA cause I'm planning to study as well by myself and I know that it's very hard pass all the exam, but really thinking your advice to get at least another level AAT before go in ACCA. Regards.