UA92 approved as AAT’s first training provider

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) has announced that United Academy 92 (UA92) has been approved as the country’s first higher education institution to become an AAT training provider. 

This comes after the academy initially opened as an AAT testing centre over summer 2023. 

Now, Level Two and Level Three Bookkeeping qualifications are embedded into Accounting degree qualifications, making students more employable and ready for the world of work upon graduation. 

Based in Old Trafford, Manchester, UA92 was co-founded by the Class of ‘92 and Lancaster University. 

With a new Business School in the centre of Manchester due to open in September, UA92 is “committed to making higher education accessible to all”, through its founding principle of accessibility, social mobility and inclusivity. 

Rob Alder, head of business development at AAT, said: “We’re delighted to welcome United Academy 92 as an AAT training provider. They offer a unique opportunity for students of all ages across Greater Manchester to gain a technical qualification as part of their degree, which will give them the skills they need to be ready for the real world. 

“As well as helping students to kickstart their careers in accountancy, this will also benefit employers across the North West who can make use of their skills to not only survive, but thrive, in a rapidly changing business environment.”

Sara Prowse, CEO of UA92, added: “Our focus is creating work-ready graduates, equipped with a Lancaster University degree, our unique character and personal development programme, relevant work experience and recognised industry qualifications. 

“Our agreement with AAT opens access to our students to gain a career-enhancing technical qualification as part of their degree – ensuring our graduates have valuable, competitive and future-proofed skills.”