The Association of Accounting Technicians
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To advance public education and promote the study of the practice, theory and techniques of accountancy and to prevent crime and promote the sound administration of the law for the public benefit by promoting and enforcing standards of professional conduct and monitoring and supervising their compliance with money laundering legislation.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Association of Accounting Technicians with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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12 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Trustpilot
These guys do not deserve to have a single client. Do not waste your money. Customer service is terrible, inadequate and lazy.
Trustpilot
I am currently studying Level 2 in accounting. I studied the software Sage50. I booked an assessment with one of their providers, and they adviced that they usualy do Xero, but they could do Sage as well.When I started the assessment, the software they used was Sage One which they never mentioned before.Obviously since it was a complete different software, I didn't pass.The problem now is that although I did the assessment with Sage and passed, AAT wouldn't take that certificate as an exception because I failed my first attempt (because a misinformation from one of their assessment providers) which shouldn't had happend anyway.
Trustpilot
To be honest I regret to join AAT, the association is absent, totally absent just sent mail for asking renew fee. About that one, when they ask the cash they are very in!I tried to call them and nothing, they always experience high volume of calls, in my two years probably I called only two times and I suppose that the other students as well they won't keep busy the line as they claim. If I new in advance I would pick different association to start my accounting career however what is done is done. I can give minus 5 stars otherwise I would give.
Trustpilot
Initially I left a stinging review made all the more stinging because of unacceptable call waiting times and zero email response. However a manager has now called me back and to a large extent rectified the situation so it's only fair that I update my score and review.
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Worst customer service in the world. Non Existent. They do not reply to email or answer their phones. I get the impression I'm just calling and emailing an empty chair in an office
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I had my first exam this evening at the end I submitted my answers and the there software just crashed and all my answers lost. The tutor didn't know what to do. This also happens on the mocks. Took a day off work and will probably have t ok to take it again.
Trustpilot
Very poor. Would not recommend. They moved to surpass viewer to access practice exams which has caused nothing but trouble. My work laptop banned the site/download due to lack of virus protection in surpass. Also doesn’t work on Chromebook laptop. Windows 11S also blocks surpass viewer to “block the installation of ransom and malware”. To allow on windows you have to turn off the S protection (once you turn it off you can’t turn it back on so your laptop won’t have the extra layer of protection). Goes to show the AAT have used cheap software without the thought to virus protection of users. My IT department advised Surpass is .exe program. This is an easy extension to hide malware within the downloads. Hence why every system/program blocks this.No reply’s to emails about anything.When performing the actual Exams the screens are ridiculously small (not the monitor screens but the question screens that pop up)Would suggest starting the certificate level of the chartered exams and skip this shower of s**t out.
Trustpilot
Great opportunity for busy professionals. It all feels manageable whilst having a full time role and a family to look after. Also, there are great resources online.
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FSA is awarding the contract to other organizations, soon this unsystematic organisation would be on its knees.
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I had many problems with their website when I was studying my AAT level 2 and now studying my level 3, first exercise from their website is wrong... The answer from the Trial Balance has been modified and dont match the information given. Hope any better organization can take their place in the future, they are horrible; not only they dont care if exercises from their website are missing or incorrect, the website itself is not user friendly.I also was having lots of issues with Surpass because my pc is not compatible, their reply: "can you borrow a computer from someone else?"Update: Studing my AAT Level 3 Q2022 and as some other people's comments - I have done 3 exams now (Two being the same subject) and all suspiciously closed to pass but never passed ?? This is another big scam like the Post office - it should be investigated.
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- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 12 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Association of Accounting Technicians
The Association of Accounting Technicians is a registered education nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its registration number is 1050724. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £35M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 33 community reviews with an average rating of 1.3/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 1.6/5 based on 35 reviews.
Based on official filings, The Association of Accounting Technicians has £35M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
To advance public education and promote the study of the practice, theory and techniques of accountancy and to prevent crime and promote the sound administration of the law for the public benefit by promoting and enforcing standards of professional conduct and monitoring and supervising their compliance with money laundering legislation. The Association of Accounting Technicians is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1995.
The Association of Accounting Technicians is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1050724.
The Association of Accounting Technicians's registered charity number is 1050724. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Association of Accounting Technicians is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
The Association of Accounting Technicians is based in London in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Association of Accounting Technicians
- What is The Association of Accounting Technicians?
- The Association of Accounting Technicians is a education charitable company based in London, United Kingdom. To advance public education and promote the study of the practice, theory and techniques of accountancy and to prevent crime and promote the sound administration of the law for the public benefit by promoting and enforcing standards of professional conduct and monitoring and supervising their compliance with money laundering legislation.
- When was The Association of Accounting Technicians founded?
- The Association of Accounting Technicians was founded in 1995.
- Where is The Association of Accounting Technicians located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Association of Accounting Technicians's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £35.2 million. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Association of Accounting Technicians trustworthy?
- The Association of Accounting Technicians has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Association of Accounting Technicians's registration number?
- Registration: 1050724 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Association of Accounting Technicians's website?
- https://aat.org.uk
- Are donations to The Association of Accounting Technicians tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.