Health and Fitness Tips of the Month: August Health and Fitness Tips of the Month: August Meditation We have all heard that meditation reduces stress however it is now being recommended by doctors that it can help improve creativity, improve sleep, decrease anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and even addiction. So how do we meditate? First, find a comfortable place where you can sit... Posted: 1 August 2017 at 8:00 am by Alison German
Get back on track with an AAT qualification! Are you stuck in a rut? Perhaps you’re bored in a job that doesn’t inspire you, or unemployed and looking at what you can do to kick-start a new career? If so, undertaking a Bookkeeping and Accountancy qualification awarded by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) could be the perfect way to get back on... Posted: 1 August 2017 at 8:00 am by Alison German
5 Ways to Make New Friends – International Day of Friendship (30 July) Wondering how to make new friends? There are a whole host of reasons why you might be looking to make some new friends. As people pack up and move on to wherever the next opportunity takes them, you might find yourself a victim of circumstance in a new area. You might feel you have grown... Posted: 28 July 2017 at 9:00 am by Alison German
Survey shows high flying salary, job security and career progression for UK AAT members! A survey undertaken by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) assessing the careers of its membership, has produced impressive findings regarding salary, job security, job satisfaction and career progression. Take a look at the key statistics… Average salaries of AAT members increase as they progress through the different stages of their AAT membership. Student and... Posted: 26 July 2017 at 8:25 am by Alison German
University or Apprenticeship? 10 reasons why an AAT apprenticeship could be the route of choice for aspiring accountants! If you’re looking to become an accountant or work in finance, an apprenticeship (incorporating the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification) could be the way to go! You will gain practical skills and knowledge, work experience, a wage and a qualification – all at the same time! Take a look below at some of the... Posted: 21 July 2017 at 8:44 am by CAW Business School
Job by Day, Career by Night… Get AAT qualified in the evenings! Whether you are just starting out on the road to a successful career in accounting, already working in finance, or looking to gain the skills to change career – it is now easier than ever to get qualified with our new Bookkeeping and Accounting evening courses awarded by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)! Starting... Posted: 19 July 2017 at 8:48 am by Alison German
Are you up-to-date with who can do an apprenticeship? Do you know who is eligible to do an apprenticeship? Traditionally apprenticeships are designed for school leavers and whilst this remains a large audience for apprenticeships it is by no means the only one! To complete an apprenticeship an individual must be aged 16 or over – there is no upper age limit! Many older... Posted: 7 July 2017 at 11:21 am by Laura Morris
World Refugee Day (20 June) To describe current global displacement levels as indicative of a ‘refugee crisis’ would be an incredible understatement. Nearly 34,000 people are forcibly displaced every day as a result of conflict or persecution; and we are currently witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record. An unprecedented 65.3 million people around the world have been forced... Posted: 20 June 2017 at 2:46 pm by Alison German
So you’re paying the Apprenticeship Levy. Now what? If you’re a business with a payroll bill of over £3 million then by now you should be aware that the apprenticeship levy is in full swing, but are you prepared for what happens next? The purpose of the levy is to encourage employers to take on more apprentices and invest in the continued training... Posted: 19 June 2017 at 12:17 pm by Laura Morris
Work your way up the career ladder with an ILM qualification this summer! Looking to start working your way up the career ladder? What are you waiting for? By undertaking an Leadership and Management qualification accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), not only will you develop your leadership skills and confidence you will also gain an internationally recognised addition to your CV; proving your knowledge and... Posted: 1 June 2017 at 7:47 am by Alison German