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Learn more about what it’s like to study an AAT online course with Training Link, find out about the new syllabus, and read top tips and advice from our AAT tutors.
02Jan

The Digital Accountant: Embracing Digital Skills and Technology in 2026

Accounting is undergoing rapid transformation, evolving far beyond traditional spreadsheets and calculators. The widespread adoption of cloud software, automation tools, and artificial intelligence is changing how professionals manage, interpret, and communicate financial data. Today’s accountants need to combine established financial knowledge with cutting-edge digital skills to stay relevant, and Training Link...

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19Dec

How AAT and ICB Qualifications Boost Your Career Across Industries

Accounting qualifications aren’t just for aspiring accountants, they’re valuable across every business function. Whether you work in administration, management, marketing, or another field, understanding financial principles strengthens your decision-making and enhances your career prospects. Let’s explore how AAT and ICB qualifications can provide professionals in any industry with a tangible advantage.​ Real-World Problem...

By AAT, Career Advice, ICB
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12Dec

Building a Career You Can Count On: Why Accounting Offers Stability and Growth

In a world of uncertainty, where industries rise and fall overnight, accounting remains one of the most stable and respected professions. Whether you’re looking to start a new career or strengthen your existing one, accounting offers reliability, career progression, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on businesses. Let’s explore why...

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Training Link are proud to sponsor AAT AccelerAATe 2026
08Dec

We’re sponsoring AAT’s Student Conference – accelerAATe 2026

From 28th-30th January 2026, AAT is bringing back accelerAATe—and we couldn't be more excited to be part of it again. This free, three-day virtual conference is designed specifically for AAT students like you. Whether you're just starting your qualification or approaching your final assessments, accelerAATe offers the insights, connections, and practical...

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05Dec

How to Stay Motivated While Studying Accounting Online: 6 Practical Tips

Studying accounting through distance learning offers great flexibility. However, staying motivated without classroom structure can be tricky. Many students underestimate how important it is to create routines and seek support to keep progressing. This post shares six practical tips to help you build good study habits, stay connected, and maintain balance...

By AAT, ICB, Study Tips
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28Nov

10 Common Mistakes Distance Learning Accounting Students Make and How to Avoid Them

Online learning is flexible, rewarding, and increasingly popular; but it also requires discipline. Many accounting students underestimate the structure needed to stay consistent and pass confidently. Here are the ten most common mistakes and how you can sidestep them. 1. Jumping Straight Into Complex Topics A common mistake among AAT students is diving...

By AAT, ICB, Study Tips
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14Nov

Making the Jump: How to Transition into Bookkeeping or Accounting from a Non-Finance Background

Changing careers can feel daunting, especially when you’re stepping into something as structured and precise as bookkeeping or accounting. But the truth is, you don’t need a finance background to succeed, you just need the right training, mindset, and support. Why Adult Learners Excel in Finance Roles Adult learners often have advantages younger...

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07Oct

Financial Accounting – Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS) Exam; What AAT Students Should Know

The AAT level 3 Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS) exam will be next in the line up financial accounting exams that students will sit. This unit builds upon the knowledge that was learnt within the Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls units at level 2. For the FAPS...

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04Jul

How Nathan Transformed His AAT Accounting Career with Training Link

Meet Nathan – a determined professional who found his passion and transformed his career path! 🚀 For four years, Nathan worked in a family-run haulage and warehousing business in Shropshire. During his time in the accounts department something clicked—a newfound interest in accounting sparked his ambition to explore this field further. Fast...

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