Our strategic themes
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Keeping our profession relevant
The role of accountancy professionals continues to evolve.
We have a vital role to play in advocating for our profession. Through supporting individuals joining and those already engaged to stay relevant, we'll ensure many can benefit from these changes.
Success would see those within our community in demand and thriving. By 2030, more businesses will be benefitting from the real world expertise delivered by the AAT community with greater global recognition for Accounting Technicians. There will be enhanced contributions to local, national and global economies by businesses supercharged by AAT members.
To deliver this we will:
- continue to innovate and enhance AAT’s core qualifications
- deliver specialised qualifications and membership pathways recognising emerging areas of expertise
- provide lifelong learning products that address the wider skills agenda
- maximise the learning and career support we offer and make it easier to find quality work experience and job opportunities
- develop a sector-focused approach and propositions that enable borderless delivery
- strengthen our relationships with employers to support different pathways and funding opportunities to develop talent
- enhance how we engage and support our community through digital technology to extend the reach and segmentation of our offer
- develop the support and communications to our B2B partners for more effective collaboration and easier engagement with AAT
- build our insight capabilities to develop evidence-led global positions to engage governments on the role of Accounting Technicians in the profession.
Driving up professional standards
Central to AAT’s role, as both an awarding and a professional body, is a commitment to raising standards and upholding professional ethics within the accountancy profession.
The ultimate impact we are seeking is greater trust and confidence in the profession from the public. By 2030, there will be a higher percentage of individuals in the accountancy profession that hold a professional qualification and professional membership. Globally, there will be a greater drive for regulation in the profession, recognising the value that those with appropriate skills and a commitment to professionalism can deliver.
To deliver this we will:
- support the development of the Accounting Technician profession globally through partnerships with governments, professional accounting organisations and other agencies
- advocate for policy, regulatory and funding arrangements that progress our purpose
- work towards a pathway for those currently unqualified and unregulated to join our community
- continue to invest in remote assessment to improve access around the world
- strengthen the support to our licensed members and those wishing to start their own AAT practice
- develop our partnerships with educators and training providers to ensure greater access to quality, affordable, blended and digital tuition and support
- invest in our support for members in key emerging areas, such as digital skills, cyber, anti-money laundering, data and analytics
- make products and services available beyond AAT members to enable the wider profession and businesses to develop their expertise.
Building responsible business
AAT has a clear remit to act in the public interest. As a professional membership organisation, we can enact and inspire societal change, both through our own business activity and by demonstrating leadership to our community.
Our profession has been identified as having the opportunity to play a significant role in supporting others to act more responsibly towards society and the environment. By 2030, we will have raised levels of awareness and engagement in the global sustainability agenda. And we’ll continue our core commitment to social mobility with increased access to the profession for all, regardless of age, experience or background.
To deliver this we will:
- increase recognition for Accounting Technicians by promoting the relevance and value of our AAT community
- campaign for appropriate funding to enable greater access to professional qualifications with governments in relevant markets
- provide relevant products and services to help our community engage with the responsible business agenda, alongside our own commitments in how we operate
- promote pathways and opportunities for Accounting Technicians of the next generation, including hard to reach segments, to encourage improved participation
- leverage our community insight to support policymakers to develop more effective policies for wider public benefit
- support the small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) community through easy to access relevant business information and support
- embed and progress our commitments to the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
