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Other Business Finance : I Want To Go Back To Work After 10 Year Break How Should I Start In Accountancy

I have a career history in finance (10 years in the City followed by 6 years as a finacial journalist). I have been away too long to return to either past careers - even if I wanted to. I thought of retraining as an accountant technician. Which qualification is more useful to start with CAT or AAT? ~~~ Evie Bee ~~~

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I did AAT when I left college and am now studying CIMA. I found AAT very broad and very useful. Its also more recognised by employers than CAT. AAT gave me a very good grounding on which to base my career. However if you worked in finance for 10 years you may find it too easy and boring?

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I did AAT when I left college and am now studying CIMA. I found AAT very broad and very useful. Its also more recognised by employers than CAT. AAT gave me a very good grounding on which to base my career. However if you worked in finance for 10 years you may find it too easy and boring?

Answer 2

Why dont you volunteer for VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), just to stretch out a bit and be a contribution to your community? Youll meet plenty of ex , youll get a little gas money, about $8/hr. Do it as long as you want, between now and April 15th.