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• # 89777
• Sat 30 Mar 2013 07:15 PM

should i assume you can in fact set up as a self employed bookkeeper with an aat bookkeeping certificate? but i would want to add the self assessment diploma.......thanks all 

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• # 89779
• Sun 31 Mar 2013 07:57 AM

I imagine you would need to join aat and have a practice licence through them or join here taking the exams and/or applying for exemption then getting a practice licence here.....

While there are a lot of similarities between aat and here there are some differences too....

 

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• # 89809
• Mon 01 Apr 2013 04:48 PM

I gained my aat bookkeeping and intermediate certificate.  Then I applied to join the ICB, to which an entry paper was required to be passed at 100%


I dont imagine the bookkeeping certificate alone would be enough to set up as self employed.  But the real requirement is to be registered and regulated by a governing body.  For example ICB, AAT, HMRC

My understanding of the AAT is they wont allow you to practice until you have the advanced certificate i.e level 8. 

Kind Regards
Paula  

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• # 89810
• Mon 01 Apr 2013 04:51 PM

 I meant to add, I recommend you contact the ICB direct for more information  

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• # 89822
• Tue 02 Apr 2013 10:14 AM

The AAT bookkeeping qualification is only an introduction and, quite rightly, you cant set up in practice with this.  To set up in pratice with the AAT you need to complete the whole qualification.


The ICB would be a better option for getting set up in practice sooner as bookkeeper.  The AAT would cover a lot of subjects that you dont need as a bookkeeper.  

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