Employers prefer to hire candidates with apprenticeship experience, AAT research shows In a recent survey of 1,000 employers, carried out by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), 49% said they would prefer to see apprenticeship experience or a previous position on a candidates CV. This is compared to only 24% who would prefer to see a relevant degree qualification. Of those who said they prioritise candidates... Posted: 28 August 2018 at 1:55 pm by CAW Business School
Grow your finance team with an AAT Apprentice! If you’re looking to expand your finance team, there’s no better way to do so than developing an apprentice whilst they study towards an Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification. With apprenticeships on the rise, we take a look at how taking on an AAT apprentice could be the smart way to recruit: Low-cost training... Posted: 21 August 2018 at 12:41 pm by Lauren Daws
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (9 August) There are an estimated 370 million indigenous people in the world, living across 90 countries. Despite making up less than 5 percent of the world’s population, indigenous people account for 15 percent of the poorest. They speak an overwhelming majority of the world’s estimated 7,000 languages and represent 5,000 different cultures. Indigenous communities maintain unique... Posted: 9 August 2018 at 7:30 am by CAW Business School
4 Ways to pay for your AAT course One of the most common questions people have when looking at further education is how they are going to finance their chosen course. So, to help you decide, if you are looking to enrol onto an AAT course, we’ve taken a look at some of your options below: 1. Payment in full Paying the AAT... Posted: 26 July 2018 at 1:24 pm by Lauren Daws
AAT Accounting Qualifications for your staff By investing in the practical training of your finance team, you can provide them with the skills and knowledge to run efficient processes that support your business growth. Accounting qualifications via the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is not just for new employees; many of our students are already employed in a finance role and... Posted: 25 July 2018 at 11:58 am by Lauren Daws
CAW Job Vacancy – AAT Lecturer, Huntingdon Having built up a reputation for excellence in AAT training in the local area, we are now looking for an additional AAT lecturer with the passion and commitment to help our learners achieve. Requirements: You could be an experienced lecturer, or be looking for your first teaching role. Either way, you will need to be... Posted: 19 July 2018 at 1:22 pm by Lauren Daws
Upskill and Return to Work with an AAT Qualification! Are you looking to get back into work? If you’ve had a period of time off work for any reason you will know how daunting it can be getting back into employment. There are many things to consider; one of the most important is to think about what you really want from your future, and... Posted: 18 July 2018 at 1:02 pm by Lauren Daws
Could mobile phones be putting our health at risk? Did you know that around 93% of adults in the UK use mobile phones? While it seems harmless to pick up your phone and send a text to your friend, is it? The radio waves produced by mobile phones are non-ionising electromagnetic radiation, a low form of energy. Current research suggests that it’s unlikely these... Posted: 4 July 2018 at 9:46 am by Lauren Daws
AAT Apprenticeship or University – Which is best for you? Are you interested in becoming an accountant or working in finance? If so, you might want to consider an AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification. It will allow you to gain practical skills and knowledge, work experience, a wage and a qualification – all at the same time! So, why could an AAT apprenticeship be... Posted: 3 July 2018 at 12:54 pm by Lauren Daws
Health and Fitness Tip of the Month: Addictions When people hear the word ‘addiction’ they tend to think of gambling, alcohol or drugs. However, addictions come in many different forms and can include things such as food, shopping and internet etc. People also often believe that addictions are the addict’s fault and it is easy for them to stop. This is not the... Posted: 2 July 2018 at 8:58 am by Lauren Daws