"I have been a full member of the AAT since 2000 and a member in practice, running my own accountancy business since 2001. I would not have had the confidence to be self employed if I had not done the AAT. Becoming a member has given me the complete support of a well established professional membership body, which I think is essential.

"I became a Fellow Member because it proves to potential clients that I am both professional and knowledgeable. My membership keeps me abreast of changes within the industry and the AAT encourage me to develop myself and plan out the CPD that I do. This not only gives me opportunities for learning but is something I do as part of making more of myself as a person, and I am able to include all sorts of things."