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• # 90490
• Fri 26 Apr 2013 12:44 PM

Hello all,

I have recently been made redundant and am considering all career options available to me. 

I have completed my AAT and have ACCA affiliate status but have never enjoyed working at the higher level in finance much preferring the book keeping and management accountancy side and interacting with people.


I was wondering if anyone else has done this sort of thing and whether they would share and good / bad experiences etc?


Stuart     

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• # 90549
• Wed 01 May 2013 06:58 AM

Hi Stuart,

Can't help you as I have only approached this from the bookkeeping side but a boost to try and get the ball rolling for you. 

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• # 90550
• Wed 01 May 2013 08:34 AM

Hi Stuart

I would say go with what you are interested in. I was made redundant after working for 25 years for the same company,  but i have now got my Practice licence and although its scary, im looking forward to working for myself. If you enjoy the bookkeeping side, then go with what you enjoy.  Think of redundancy as a new chapter and a new start to do whatever you want 2 do and enjoy most. think of it as a positive, look at what you really enjoy, whether it be accountancy, bookkeeping or something totally new, and best of luck in whatever you deside to do.

Very best wishes

Lainy xxx 

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• # 123437
• Mon 01 Jun 2026 06:16 PM

lainy said:

“Hi Stuart

I would say go with what you are interested in. I was made redundant after working for 25 years for the same company,  but i have now got my Practice licence and although its scary, im looking forward to working for myself. If you enjoy the bookkeeping side, then go with what you enjoy.  Think of redundancy as a new chapter and a new start to do whatever you want 2 do and enjoy most. think of it as a positive, look at what you really enjoy, whether it be accountancy, bookkeeping or something totally new, and best of luck in whatever you deside to do.

Very best wishes

Lainy xxx ”

 Hi Stuart sorry to hear about the redundancy. Starting your own practice is a great move. One piece of advice: keeping client assets organized from day one will save you huge headaches. I'd recommend looking at a proper asset tracking system like itemit. Using QR codes for tools or devices means you always know who has what and eliminates messy spreadsheet errors. Good luck with the new chapter!

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