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Gain professional recognition for your skills, boost your earning potential and join our global network of finance professionals.

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A leading voice in finance

AAT represents its members as a thought leader in the finance industry. We engage with government departments and organisations that help to shape policy, and provide events, news and insight to support the profession.

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Public Accounts Committee’s inquiry: HMRC Standard Report 2022-23

The latest annual HMRC Standard Report 2022-23 showed customer satisfaction declining and telephone services falling well below target. 

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Reforming anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing supervision

AAT contends that the OPBAS+ model is the most suitable option and would result in a demonstrable improvement in the sector. 

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"Sexism in the City" inquiry

Gender inequality in leadership is a challenge in financial services about which more should be done. We suggest four areas worth consideration and support.

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Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) finance

We believe the government should ensure the incentives meet SMEs' needs, and strengthen the Small Business Commissioner's power to tackle late payments.

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Construction Industry Scheme reform

While there was some support from AAT members for elements of the proposed reform, there was more concern over whether the benefit justified the disruption.

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Off-payroll working: calculation of PAYE liability in cases of non-compliance

Most AAT members consulted on these proposals welcomed them but differed in their views on the level of impact they would have. 

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AAT publishes new pay gap data for 2023

Ahead of Equal Pay Day, AAT has published its latest gender and ethnicity pay gap reports. AAT is committed to diversity and inclusion within our organisation. 

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Half of UK finance workers are confused by financial terminology

Over half of UK finance workers, nearly half (45%) have witnessed serious errors in their workplace due to misunderstandings of basic financial terminology.

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AAT celebrates success at MemCom Membership Excellence Awards 2023

AAT is celebrating its success at the MemCom Membership Excellence Awards after taking home the award for Best Event on a Shoestring.

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