2010 sees the introduction of the QCF. This stands for Qualifications and Credit Framework, and is the new structure being introduced to replace the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) or what is currently known as NVQ’s and Diplomas. The roll out of this has already begun across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The aim is to have all vocational qualifications accredited to the QCF by the end of the year.
So, you might ask, why is this happening? Well vocational qualifications are becoming an increasingly popular route to learning and developing. In order to maximise on this and respond to what both employers and learners want out of a qualification the QCF pathway is being introduced. The purpose of this change is to provide a more flexible approach and choice to gaining a full qualification with a credit award system. It will still recognise and reward individual’s skills and achievements, but will ultimately support and benefit both the learner and employer in the delivery of relevant learning.
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For 2010 the AAT have introduced Computer Based Exams (CBE) to all students currently studying at Levels 2 and 3. Not only does this offer greater flexibility to training providers such as Anglia Accountancy training when it comes down to scheduling the exam timetable, it also benefits individuals and allows them the ability to sit exams throughout the year.
With practice papers on hand individuals can use such resources to familiarise themselves with the software and question types. As with a paper based exam CBE’s have a 3 hour time allocated window for completion. There is no difference between the two in terms of difficulty – the CBE is basically an electronic version of a paper based exam. Continue reading…
August 17, 2009 – 6:07 pm
As 2009 continues to fly by, Anglia Accountancy training celebrates yet another important milestone. It is hard to deliver success year on year yet AAt do this and maintain their uniquely high pass rate of 93%, with 285 passes out of 305 exams sat. Students performed exceptionally well in papers PLB, PCR and PTax achieving a 100%pass rate, whilst all other papers by far exceeded the national averages.
“Across all AAT papers the students of Anglia Accountancy training have shown what hard work and determination can deliver,” – Jenny Gidney. We’d also like to say well done to the students taking their CIMA qualification and the 92% pass rate achieved. Congratulations to everyone who has passed!
Student winners, from left to right: Nicola Dickson, Samantha Inman, Matthew King and Tracie Dorman
It is an AAt tradition to celebrate the end of each academic year with a small celebration for both students and staff. So, what was in store for the class of 2009? Well you might ask what place could be better for a group of accountants? A night of fun and frolics at the Dogs is not quite the relaxed atmosphere you’d expect but sure is a good way to celebrate the end of term. Mixing with other accountants, the turf variety – it had to be something to do with money! Continue reading…
Some of you might recall Lisa Boughton’s appearance in the very first edition of AAt’s Plus magazine back in 2005. Even then Victor had identified her as a student who would go far. It was at this time in 2005 that Lisa had just completed all 3 AAT qualifications passing the Foundation, Intermediate and Technician levels. Lisa’s journey started whilst looking for part time employment following a career break to raise a family. It was her past experience of working in a Bank that helped her get a role as Finance Manager within a Facility Management Company that looks after Perkins Engines based in Peterborough. Continue reading…
February 21, 2009 – 5:52 pm
Those of you familiar with Anglia Accountancy training will no doubt know of, or heard about, Sally Tebbs. Sally has been working with AAt for over 13 years, and joined the team not long after it was established in 1996. Although employed by Boston College Sally is an extension of AAt reaching out to both students and employers across the Peterborough and South Lincolnshire area offering her services to meet the demands of work based learning. When you ask Sally why she does what she does her response is, “I’ve been doing this work since 1991, I still get the buzz from doing what I do. No student is the same and things constantly evolve and change meaning that you have to adapt.” Continue reading…
February 20, 2009 – 5:52 pm
For a number of years now we have been reporting great sets of results for Anglia Accountancy training and this year is no different! 2008 was always going to be a difficult and challenging year for the students taking their Technician exams. This follows the change of approach by the examiners across the PEV and PCR papers in particular. “It meant that the students needed to be a lot broader in what they were looking at and clearly had to draw on knowledge from the Intermediate qualifications,” states Victor Continue reading…
January 20, 2009 – 5:51 pm
As we step into 2009, the current economic climate is a topic playing heavily on lots of minds. Aside from the decline of interest rates and reduced spending on the high street, one other area that is feeling the pinch of the credit crunch is recruitment with vast numbers of businesses (as many as 74%) putting recruitment freezes into place. But it’s not all doom and gloom for the world of accounting when training providers such as Anglia Accountancy training can lend you that extra hand to bring the skills you require into the workplace.
We all know that the cost of recruitment can be an expensive and time consuming process but what some businesses fail to realise is the wealth of experience, knowledge and drive they have available to them in the form of current employees. Anglia Accountancy Training offer a variety of courses designed to suit the individual needs of each student and business, supporting them throughout. With dedicated staff they will be there to assist students through coursework and exams, offering a flexible timetable and assistance with funding if applicable. There is no better attribute to a business than loyal members of staff, so it can be rewarding to all to invest in training and develop skills internally.
December 20, 2008 – 5:50 pm
2008 has been a great year for many reasons, whether it is the medal haul of the British team at this year’s Olympic Games or the appointment of the first African American President in the U.S. – 2008 was definitely a year to remember. AAt also celebrated its own accomplishments in 2008 achieving another great set of exam results with a 92% pass rate. But as the year draws to a close the team is set to see the year out with yet more success.
Following a recent OFSTED inspection Victor and Jenny are pleased to announce that Anglia Accountancy training successfully passed with flying colours. “This is a credit not only to the whole team whose dedication over the past year has helped us achieve this, but also to the students who have worked extremely hard,” states Jenny. On top of the OFSTED inspection AAt have also just renewed their licence to teach until 2012, following an intensive inspection. “After 12 years of practice we are used to the demands and high standards required for a licence, so we are really pleased to have achieved this again” states Victor. Anglia Accountancy training looks forward to taking this success into 2009 and would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2009. Victor, Jenny and the Team
August 20, 2008 – 5:49 pm
Awaiting the results of an exam is always a nerve wracking experience. For one student though this is combined with the celebration of a very special birthday.
We are pleased to announce that the wait is over and that student Anita Flanz has passed all three levels of AAT within the last eighteen months. Congratulations! We hope the birthday celebrations went well and that you continue to celebrate on your qualification success. Continue reading…
