What is an AAT licensed member?

What is an AAT licensed member?

All self-employed AAT members offering bookkeeping or accountancy services to clients must hold a valid AAT licence. An AAT licence entitles members to call themselves an AAT Licensed Accountant or AAT Licensed Bookkeeper, depending on the types of service they’ve been approved to offer clients.

Can you call yourself an accountant with AAT?

Once you’ve completed the Professional Diploma in Accounting and have the required work experience, you’ll apply to become a full member, with the internationally recognised designatory letters MAAT. Once you’ve achieved this professional status, you’ll be able to apply to become an AAT Licensed Accountant.

How do you become an AAT member?

Apply for AAT full membership in just two easy steps.

1. Work experience.
2. Your details and declaration.
3. We’ll confirm in writing our approval of AAT full membership, along with your certificate and welcome pack.
4. Start your application online.
5. Your application can take up to ten working days to process.

Is Maat a qualified accountant?

MAAT is full membership of AAT. It’s an internationally recognised professional status in accounting and finance. It shows that you have a high standard of education and experience, and a commitment to developing your skills and keeping them up to date.

What do you get with AAT membership?

Professional membership comes with a range of benefits, like subscription to our member magazines, events, networking opportunities, and exclusive offers on a range of products and services. AAT requires all members to maintain the high standards expected of the profession.

Do you have to pay AAT membership?

If you’re a bookkeeping member (AATQB), you will only need to pay the annual membership fee for the most senior level of membership you hold. For example, if you’re an AATQB and an AAT student member, you’ll only need to pay the AATQB annual membership fee.

How long does AAT membership last?

Life membership recognises and rewards the commitment of AAT full and fellow members. By paying a one-off fee you can become an AAT member for life.

Why do I need an AAT membership?

You need to be an AAT member to sit assessments and access AAT resources. With it you’d receive helpful benefits such as gaining access to: sample assessments, e-learning modules and career guidance.

When can I use Maat after my name?

Full AAT membership – MAAT In addition to receiving many of the benefits stated above, the MAAT shows that you have the skills and expertise employers are looking for. You can even use the designatory letters MAAT after your name to show just how qualified you are.

What happens if you don’t pay AAT membership?

Reinstatement. If your AAT full membership has lapsed and you’d like to rejoin AAT, you’ll need to reinstate your membership and pay the reinstatement fee.