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AAT — Association of Accounting Technicians
AAT is the professional body for accounting technicians (full members use MAAT). Its Licensed Accountants and Bookkeepers can run regulated practices for non-audit work and are listed on a public 'Find an AAT Licensed Accountant or Bookkeeper' directory — but AAT licensed members may not carry out statutory audits.
✔ Verified by Verifera · 10 Jun 2026GuideHow to check an accountant is qualified
Because "accountant" proves nothing, a correct check fans out across the body member registers (ICAEW / ACCA / ICAS / CAI / CIMA / AAT / CIPFA) plus the RSB audit registers — and distinguishes member from practising-certificate holder from registered auditor.
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