Your future after AAT

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Kaplan. Taking you where you want to go.

Contents Introduction 3 Kaplan’s dedicated support

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Flexible ways to study

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ACCA 8-9 CIMA 10-11 ACA (ICAEW)

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ATT 14-15 Management (ILM)

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Now you’ve achieved an excellent grounding in practical accountancy skills and techniques, you’ll be faced with a number of questions. How can I make the most of my AAT qualification? What qualification can I now study to progress my career? Kaplan can help answer these questions and support you in making these important decisions. This guide provides you with course options, information on how you can study them and the exemptions granted to you as a qualified Accounting Technician. Find out more about the options available to you inside: Accountancy and Tax courses

Degree courses

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Professional Management qualifications Online Business degrees Business, Finance and Law degrees

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Kaplan’s dedicated support From our expert tutors to our range of FREE resources, Kaplan is renowned for the level and quality of the support we provide.

Expert Tutors Kaplan tutors are selected for their technical knowledge, specialist industry expertise and practical experience they are renowned for being able to bring learning to life. Our tutors are available outside of the classroom, by telephone, email or face to face.

Study Materials We produce our own study materials for our ACCA, CIMA and ATT qualifications to support our flexible range of courses. Our exam-focused approach, coupled with the opportunity to access many of our materials online, provides you with an engaging learning experience.

Masterclasses Kaplan run FREE paper-specific Masterclasses which are available as Live Online or recorded online events. Other topics including Exam Focused Learning, Memory Techniques and Exam Confidence. These short courses are designed to help you do your best in exams and get the most out of your learning.

Exam Support Our award winning FREE Exam Tips website has over 50,000 members and growing! Benefit from exam tips for individual ACCA and CIMA papers, along with discussion forums, exam review videos and interactive online advice with our Exam Emergency Service.

Kaplan Financial Knowledge Bank Kaplan recently launched the award winning Kaplan Financial Knowledge Bank. An innovative online resource, unique to Kaplan, with over 300 pages of accountancy reference, designed to support you through your studies. Knowledge Bank enables you to quickly find the answers to any technical questions you may have or to refresh your knowledge of specific topic areas or keywords.

Exam Emergency Service Kaplan EN-gage You have FREE access to Kaplan EN-gage, our online learning and testing portal. Having access to a range of online resources, testing and study materials 24 hours a day allows you to study anytime, anywhere.

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Kaplan’s Exam Emergency Service is an interactive, online forum to give you advice and support when revising for your exams. If there is a topic or subject you are unsure about, you can contact our Exam Emergency Service and ask our expert tutors for guidance, helping you to get your revision back on track. The Exam Emergency Service is available for 6 weeks of the year (check the website for details).

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Flexible ways to study to suit your lifestyle †

Kaplan’s study options are designed to suit your learning style and lifestyle. For even greater flexibility you can Mix and Match.¤ This choice together with Kaplan’s expert tutors, innovative learning materials and resources are designed to help you to achieve your qualification first time.

Classroom Our centrally located training centres provide an ideal structured learning environment. With part-time, full-time, day, evening and weekend courses, you can choose a study time to suit you. You will also benefit from our exam focused study materials, online resources and tutor support in and outside of the classroom.

Live Online The online classroom experience offers fully interactive lectures delivered by two expert tutors, following the same exam focused study materials and timings as our classroom courses. You can chat, interact and ask questions in real-time or use recorded lecture facility to replay tricky topics. Also benefit from the dedicated tutor support and online resources outside of the classroom.

Distance Learning A flexible study option enables you to study at a pace and place to suit you, utilising a varied range of resources. Also benefit from exam focused study materials, online resources and video content, extensive exam question practice, mock exams and marked assessments. Dedicated tutor support is also available both in and out of business hours via email or telephone.

Blended For our exam based qualifications, you can Mix and Match between our classroom-based courses, Live Online and Distance Learning. For example, Live Online Tuition can be combined with a Classroom Revision Course. You can even Mix and Match tuition between midweek, evening and/or weekend course options and between Kaplan centres. This flexibility helps you to use your study time to maximum effect, without compromising the demands of your working role.

† Ways to study varies depending on the course and location you choose. ¤ Mix and Match between Classroom and Live Online learning methods is only available between courses (e.g. Tuition, Revision, Question Based Day), students must study via one learning method per course.

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ACCA Become a Chartered Certified Accountant The ACCA qualification provides a flexible route into a career in accounting, audit, business or finance. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge, skills and techniques required by the modern accountant, leaving you free to choose which type of accountancy role and organisation you work for. The ACCA is internationally recognised with 154,000 members across 170 countries.

Kaplan students achieved a pass rate of up to 40% higher than the ACCA Global pass rate*

Over 16,500 students studying ACCA with us annually Award winning expert ACCA tutors who are dedicated to your exam success 19 centrally-located training centres

Experience provided a well-rounded learning process which proved invaluable for the exams.”

Jonathan Simons

Why choose ACCA with Kaplan? 4 first in the world prizes – F6, F8, P1 and P7. 2 medal winners – silver and bronze+

“ Kaplan's Ultimate Learning

Kaplan ACCA ULE student 1st in World, ACCA P7, Dec 2011

Courses run twice a year to support exam sittings in June & December

Innovative ways to study ACCA, including Live Online, and our new range of Distance Learning courses.

Exemptions Now you have completed your AAT qualification you will be entitled to exemptions from the Knowledge Module of the ACCA qualification, awarded by ACCA.

Kaplan’s Ultimate Learning Experience

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Flexible ways to study ACCA

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* Based on ACCA P7 classroom part time students at the June 2012 sitting from the majority of Kaplan’s UK centres. + 2 medal winners from the December 2012 sitting. # The Lifetime Pass Guarantee requires 100% course attendance. Must submit Final Assessment and Mock within course deadline and score at least 40%. Pass Guarantee must be claimed within 1 month of getting results and is available until the paper is passed. Does not apply to residential courses, full time, Distance Learning, ePrep or Online courses. Students may be required to purchase new materials. Full terms and conditions available at our website.

Tuition

Revision

Question Based Day

Our recommended approach to ensure you’re exam ready, combining Tuition, Revision and Question Based Day (QBD). You will also benefit from a FREE Lifetime Pass Guarantee# giving you extra reassurance, and the guidance and support of your very own Personal Coach.

Exam success!

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CIMA Become a Chartered Management Accountant The CIMA qualification prepares people for a career in business, combining accounting, finance and management with the leading edge techniques needed to drive successful organisations. CIMA is the world’s largest professional body of Management Accountants with over 90,000 members. Students work in industry, commerce, management consultancies, banks and not for profit and public sector organisations.

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preparation for the exams than the Ultimate Learning Experience.”

Madelaine Stenning Kaplan CIMA ULE student 4th in world, CIMA F2, May 2012

Why choose CIMA with Kaplan? Consistently higher pass rates. 83% of Kaplan students passed their CIMA exams, 20% higher than the CIMA UK average pass rate* 5 First in the World Prize Winners in the May 2012 sitting Award winning expert CIMA tutors who are dedicated to your exam success 15 centrally-located CIMA training centres and more dedicated local support than any other provider

Courses run twice a year to support exam sittings in May & November

Innovative ways to study CIMA, including Live Online.

Exemptions

Kaplan’s Ultimate Learning Experience

Now you have completed your AAT qualification you will be entitled to exemptions from all five papers in the Certificate Level of the CIMA qualification, awarded by CIMA.

Learn more about CIMA

Flexible ways to study CIMA

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* Average based on ULE students for all professional papers in May 2012 exams. # The Lifetime Pass Guarantee requires 100% course attendance. Must submit Final Assessment and Mock within course deadline and score at least 40%. Pass Guarantee must be claimed within 1 month of getting results and is available until the paper is passed. Does not apply to residential courses, full time, Distance Learning, ePrep or Online courses. Students may be required to purchase new materials. Full terms and conditions available at our website.

Tuition

Revision

Question Based Day

Our recommended approach to ensure you’re exam ready, combining Tuition, Revision and Question Based Day (QBD). You will also benefit from a FREE Lifetime Pass Guarantee# giving you extra reassurance, and the guidance and support of your very own Personal Coach.

Exam success!

Learn more

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ACA (ICAEW) Become a Chartered Accountant The ACA qualification (ICAEW) provides opportunities across a variety of large and small businesses in a wide range of industry sectors. From launching a new business to understanding the core of an organisation, chartered accountants are involved in every aspect of ensuring business and financial success. The ACA is a leading business and finance qualification, internationally recognised and valued in business, practice and the public sector.

Why choose ACA with Kaplan? 89% Kaplan ACA pass rates All tutors have accountancy industry experience so they have the practical knowledge you need to succeed Our pass rates consistently exceed the ICAEW’s national average Available at 18 centres across the UK.

Exemptions Now you have completed your AAT qualification you will be entitled to exemptions on the ACA qualification, awarded by ICAEW, including up to five knowledge level papers depending on the options you chose at AAT Technician Level.

Learn more about ACA

Flexible ways to study ACA

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ATT Become a Taxation Technician The ATT qualification paves the way for a successful career in taxation; study ATT and gain knowledge in a specialist area of tax. The qualification will enable you to carry out tax services for large and small businesses, industry or the public sector.

Why choose ATT with Kaplan? Six centrally located and accredited training centres Our innovative Live Online course means you can study anywhere Our ATT students regularly achieve pass rates higher than the national average Award winning tutors are the best in the industry and committed to your success Lifetime Pass Guarantee# – purchase a complete package with the peace of mind that you can take unlimited courses at no extra cost until you pass.

Exemptions Now you have completed your AAT qualification you will be entitled to some exemptions on the ATT qualification, awarded by ATT.

Learn more about ATT

“ I received the Ivison Medal for the highest Flexible ways to study ATT

mark in my ATT Personal Tax exam thanks to the dedicated support of Kaplan tutors.”

Marc Balshaw

# The Lifetime Pass Guarantee is available for AAT Classroom and Live Online courses only. Requires 100% course attendance. Must submit the EN-gage online mock exam and achieve a minimum of 40% within course deadline. Pass Guarantee must be claimed within 1 month of getting results and is available until the paper is passed. Does not apply to residential courses, full time, Distance Learning, ePrep or Online courses. Students may be required to purchase new materials. For full terms and conditions please see our website.

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Management (ILM) Develop your Leadership and Managerial skills Kaplan Open Learning have partnered with the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) to offer you the opportunity to study for a professional management qualification which is delivered entirely online. The ILM qualification is designed to help you develop the leadership, managerial, coaching and mentoring skills you’ll need to succeed as an effective manager.

Why choose Management with Kaplan? 100% online environment for flexible 24/7 access Online learning content and approved study materials

Flexible degree courses Through Kaplan's own higher education institutions we are able to offer you various degree courses, and as a qualified Accounting Technician you may even be entitled to some exemptions.

Online Business degrees Kaplan Open Learning has partnered with the University of Essex to offer part time degrees that are delivered entirely online and allow you to continue to work and study at the same time. If you have completed your AAT Level 4 qualification, you are eligible for exemptions from certain modules, meaning you could finish your studies even quicker.

For more info call us on 0800 0527 526

Course tutors will guide you through your studies No examinations, all assessments are written assignments ILM membership and access to ILM resource centre.

Learn more about ILM

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Business, Finance and Law degrees As a qualified AAT student you may be exempt from certain modules in our full time undergraduate degrees in Business, Finance and Law. You'll be taught in the classroom in central London with degrees awarded by Anglian Ruskin University or University of London International Programmes.

For more info call us on 020 7403 8080 or visit www.holborncollege.ac.uk

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Locations

Click on a location below to learn more about your local Kaplan centre.

Don’t forget You can also study from anywhere with:

ACCA Live Online ACCA Distance Learning CIMA Live Online GLASGOW

CIMA Distance Learning ICAEW Live Online

NEWCASTLE

LEEDS LIVERPOOL

HULL

MANCHESTER SHEFFIELD

CAER RHUN

DERBY

NOTTINGHAM NORWICH

LEICESTER

BIRMINGHAM

CAMBRIDGE MILTON KEYNES

CARDIFF

BRISTOL

IPSWICH

CHELMSFORD

READING

www.kaplanfinancial.co.uk/aatwhatsnext +44 (0)845 873 6312 [email protected]

LONDON (7) SOUTHAMPTON

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