Where can accountancy take me?
AAT accounting qualifications open doors to many different career routes. Some of these may surprise you.
Forensic accounting
Like the sound of detective work but in a financial context? Forensic accounting involves investigating the financial transactions of your clients and getting to the bottom of where their money is going.
Education and research
Teach and inspire a whole new generation of accounting professionals, or become a researcher and contribute to vital studies on accounting practices and trends.
Film industry finance
Not many people stay to watch film credits roll, but if you do, you’ll see behind every great flick there’s an accountant watching over the finances. Just as important as the A-list cast (well, in our opinion anyway).
Global charity finance
Put your global financial knowledge to a philanthropic use. What could be more rewarding than helping a great global cause to make every penny go further?
Awards balloter
Imagine you’re the first person to know who has won at the Oscars? Many major award ceremonies select accounting staff in order to accurately and compliantly tally the votes on nominations.
Fashion accountant
Behind every fashion brand you need someone with financial know-how. Every decision, from the price of clothes to what the store looks like has a financial consequence. That’s where the accountant comes in.
Fintech accounting
In the world of financial technology (fintech), quality accountants are highly sought after. You could be part of an entrepreneurial in-house team, join a fintech consulting company or work as an independent consultant.
Parliament
If you harbour political passions, you could get a job in a government department. Who knows, you could make your way to cabinet one day.
Premier League accounting
Transfer deadline day takes on a whole new dimension when you’re the one behind the scenes calculating the financials on incoming and outgoing signings. Just make sure the paperwork’s submitted in time.