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Heard of bookkeeping but don’t really know what it entails? Or do you know you want to study it, but aren’t sure which qualification to aim for? We believe our AAT Bookkeeping qualifications are the best on the market, so we’ve tried to answer some common questions below.

One of the most common concerns potential students have about getting a professional qualification is finding the time to study. If you want proof of just how manageable AVADO’s courses are, look no further than Allie Haggerty.

Sage is the market leader when it comes to accounting software. Sage has been around for what feels like forever. The company was launched and remains in the North East of England despite becoming a global brand as it has continually grown since 1981. It is the biggest accountancy software package in the UK and the third largest worldwide and has evolved to cater for over six million users.Starting out at the dawn of computing they have not only witnessed the world go digital, they have had to adapt too, and they continue to do so. Beginning with the cumbersome Amstrad computers in the early eighties, light years from the powerful machines that fit in our pockets today. They have continued to evolve with technology as they move to the ‘cloud’ with the Sage Drive.

Meet Susanna from London, one of AVADO’s first ACCA students to join us on our groundbreaking online courses. She offered to give us the low down on her experience so far…

Gaining an AAT qualification with Home Learning College won’t just benefit you: your employer stands to profit from your new skills too. That’s why we believe more companies should be funding qualifications for their employees – it’s a win-win! Take a look at our top four reasons your company should be eager for you to get started straight away.

The “age of the entrepreneur”, in which start-ups are flourishing across the UK and elsewhere thanks to the easy accessibility of the online marketplace, constitutes a veritable paradise of opportunities for bookkeepers. There have never been more small firms in need of basic financial services than there are today, and bookkeepers can therefore often enjoy a similar level of freedom as their clients, choosing to either freelance from home or work for a firm of accountants.

Hearing back from our students about their course experiences and how it has affected them both professionally and personally is absolutely our favourite part of our job.

Andy Murray is a 22 year old from Cambridge currently studying for his AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting. He is our Student of the Month as he has shown outstanding determination and dedication whilst delivering a brilliant standard of work throughout his AAT pathway. Andy left school at 16 and worked in the hospitality industry, specifically assisting with weddings for 5 years. After his Finance Director encouraged him to get involved in the accounts department, he discovered not only a natural aptitude but a genuine passion for accounting and got started on the AAT pathway with us in 2012, building his accounting skills.