FI Hub

Providing industry insight and information via a range of blogs and articles

ACCA Courses

ACCA or CIMA: Which is better?
Read More

FI Updates

The New ICAEW Syllabus – Next Generation ACA
Read More

ACCA Courses

ACCA SBL Exam Preparation Webinar Sessions
Read More

AAT

How To Pass Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
Read More

Wellness

Stress – what is it and how can we manage it?
Read More

FI Updates

ICAEW’s ACA Update: Qualification Overview
Read More

ACCA Courses

Studying 2 ACCA papers at once – which ones should I choose?
Read More

AAT

Which accountancy qualification is best for me?
Read More

FI Stories

Supporting Charity and Community: FI’s 2025 Impact
Read More

Accountancy

Skills & Talent Conference 2025: Key themes, insights and what they mean for the skills sector
Read More

FI Stories

FI Gatwick Opens a New Permanent Classroom Centre
Read More

AAT

How to tackle the statement of cashflow in Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
Read More

Accountancy

A solution to cohort inconsistencies from age-based funding changes that threaten finance training
Read More

AAT

AAT optional units – how to decide which ones to study?
Read More

FI Stories

Recognising leadership and impact: PRECIOUS Award
Read More

Apprenticeships

First Intuition launches Apprentice of the Quarter Award!
Read More

FI Stories

Meet Lauren, our ICAEW Prizewinner
Read More

FI Updates

ICAEW’s Next Gen ACA: Transitional arrangements and exemption mapping
Read More

Apprenticeships

Level 7 apprentice Annabelle’s journey with FI
Read More

ACCA Courses

How To Study Webinar Sessions
Read More

Employers

Room Hire at FI Ltd
Read More

CIMA Courses

Planning your CIMA studies
Read More

Wellness

Top Tips for Working at Home
Read More

Apprenticeships

First Intuition launches Exam Plus to tackle cohort inconsistencies caused by age-based funding cuts
Read More

AAT

Hear from Prachi Parmar, our Apprentice of the Quarter
Read More

CIMA Courses

What happens on a CIMA Case Study course?
Read More

Apprenticeships

Level 7 Apprenticeship Funding Changes
Read More

FI Stories

First Intuition achieves ISO certification
Read More

ACCA Courses

Behind the Exam Room Door: Surprising Insights from an ACCA Marker
Read More

AAT

Hear from Zhen Chen, our Apprentice of the Quarter
Read More

ACCA Courses

10 Exam Preparation Mistakes To Avoid
Read More

Environmental changes

First Intuition are carbon neutral!
Read More

Apprenticeships

Unlock the power of habits to get more study time
Read More

CIMA Courses

CIMA Dates & Deadlines
Read More

Apprenticeships

Meet Krita our 2x ICAEW Prizewinner
Read More

ACCA Courses

Meet Levi, our June Apprentice of the Quarter 2025!
Read More

FI Updates

First Intuition Places 11th in the top 50 RateMyApprenticeship Awards 2024-25
Read More

AAT

Isabella, The Youngest AAT Qualified Level 2 Bookkeeper
Read More

ACCA Courses

ACCA new syllabus: What’s changing and how you can prepare
Read More

FI Stories

Where LGBTQIA+ People Count
Read More

FI Updates

5 great reasons to book your exam sooner
Read More

AAT

AAT Distance Learning Demo Course for FREE!
Read More

AAT

How to stay motivated as an accountancy student
Read More

Learners

Has the penny dropped yet about alternatives to university?
Read More

Careers

Key Findings from the National Accountancy Salary Guide
Read More

Employers

First Intuition Reflects on Accountex 2025 Success
Read More

Apprenticeships

Meet Charlotte, our 1st Apprentice of the Quarter 2025
Read More

Learners

Mock Exams – why they are the key to exam success
Read More

Apprenticeships

Unlocking Potential: Why Sales Club is My Secret Weapon
Read More

Accountancy

Boardroom Banter with a Purpose: Essex Employers Talk Talent and Training.
Read More

Apprenticeships

Meet Lea, our 4th Apprentice of the Quarter
Read More

CIMA Courses

Behind the Exam Room Door: Surprising Insights from a CIMA Marker
Read More

FI Updates

First Intuition’s new Exeter space
Read More

AAT

Narrative tasks in the AAT level 4 qualification
Read More

FI Stories

Women in Accountancy
Read More

Accountancy

Sustainability in Accountancy
Read More

Accountancy

Meet the Birmingham Team
Read More

Apprenticeships

First Intuition Think Tank (FITT) Forums 2025
Read More

FI Stories

ESG: Working with charities to lift spirits at FI
Read More

AAT

First Intuition is Shortlisted for AAT Training Provider Awards 2025
Read More

FI Updates

First Intuition LTD wins Feefo Gold Trusted Service award 2025
Read More

Accountancy Exam

What to do if you’ve failed an accountancy exam: Next steps and strategies
Read More

Learners

5 Steps on How to Become a Professional Accountant
Read More

ICAEW

First Intuition ICAEW Revision Preparation Sessions
Read More

Employers

How to start effectively adopting technological change
Read More

Apprenticeships

FI launches new partnership with LTSB to support education and social mobility
Read More

Careers

How to run a successful assessment centre for accountancy roles
Read More

Accountancy Careers

Hannah’s journey to be the youngest person to pass her AAT Level 2
Read More

Apprenticeships

Meet Alex, our 3rd Apprentice of the Quarter
Read More

Apprenticeships

Next Gen ACA FAQ’s
Read More

AAT

Flexed Budgets
Read More

AAT

The impact of AAT mock exams
Read More

Employers

How to utilise technology in the recruitment process
Read More

Apprenticeships

FI expands school leaver programme with Grant Thornton to include Level 7 apprenticeship
Read More

AAT

Debunking Accountancy Career Myths
Read More

AAT

AAT Audit and Assurance – uplift removal
Read More

Apprenticeships

First Intuition sponsor UCAS’s Accountancy and Finance Industry Guide
Read More

ACCA Courses

FI Birmingham – Come and meet our team
Read More

Careers

Struggling to Find the Right Apprentice? Let Us Do the Hard Work for You.
Read More

ACCA Courses

Bad habits made by accountancy students
Read More

Employers

Engaging with Gen Z in the recruitment process (Part 2)
Read More

ACCA Courses

Success in the ACCA SBL exam
Read More

FI Updates

ACCA Question Based Days
Read More

FI Stories

First Intuition shortlisted for 6 PQ Magazine Awards!
Read More

Apprenticeships

How to target Gen Z in the recruitment process using social media (Part 1)
Read More

AAT

AAT Special Recognition Award Winners
Read More

AAT

AAT Principles of Costing Update
Read More

Employers

How to recruit the right apprentices for your business with UCAS
Read More

Study Techniques

Free Masterclass Webinars
Read More

ACCA Courses

ACCA Optional Papers – How do I choose?
Read More

Apprenticeships

What change is still needed to apprenticeship funding?
Read More

AAT

AAT – Summaries of tax changes
Read More

Apprenticeships

First Intuition Accountancy Academies
Read More

Apprenticeships

The key benefits of apprenticeships
Read More

FI Updates

First Intuition LTD wins Feefo Trusted Service Award 2024
Read More

FI Stories

Meet our ACCA Global Prize Winner – Mark Griffin
Read More

FI Stories

How to become a CIMA Prizewinner
Read More

AAT

AAT Personal Tax and Business Tax Assessments – Finance Act 2023
Read More

AAT

AAT Mock Bank!
Read More

Employers

Adapting to AI: Charting Success in Your Accounting Career
Read More

Apprenticeships

Safeguarding Helplines
Read More

AAT

Depreciation
Read More

AAT

Double Entry Bookkeeping – DEADCLIC
Read More

AAT

AAT – Tax Points
Read More

AAT

Accruals and Prepayments – Cracking the code
Read More

Employers

FI Live Events
Read More

Employers

Where technologies in accountancy are now and where they are heading next
Read More

AAT

Free Access to AAT AQ16 Online
Read More

FI Updates

First Intuition Ltd has been accredited to the matrix Standard
Read More

Study Techniques

Why should I mark my own mock?
Read More

Neurodiversity

ADHD- A personal story
Read More

Apprenticeships

Updates to the Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Read More

AAT

How great we are and don’t just take our word for it!
Read More

AAT

AQ2016 – Time is running out!
Read More

Wellness

Wellbeing support for Accountancy Students
Read More

AAT

A review of Qualifications 2022 so far
Read More

Study Techniques

Master your accountancy exam: 7 proven techniques for achieving exam success
Read More

FI Updates

First Intuition Ltd wins Most Engaging Learning Experience at the annual Totara Awards
Read More

FI Updates

First Intuition wins PQ Magazine’s Private College of the Year 2023!
Read More

FI Stories

PQ Shortlist – A huge achievement
Read More

AAT

AAT Q2016 Professional Synoptic Syllabus
Read More

AAT

Internal Accounting Systems and Controls – Downton Instruments Ltd
Read More

Courses

The Advantages of Classroom Courses
Read More

FI Updates

New First Intuition Centre Opening in Liverpool
Read More

AAT

Careers in Finance: How to become a bookkeeper?
Read More

AAT

AAT Level 2: Business Environment – Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
Read More

Apprenticeships

Why are apprenticeships the future of the accountancy industry?
Read More

Personal Development

CPD Requirements – Your Guide
Read More

FI Updates

First Intuition wins Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2023
Read More

AAT

Internal Accounting Systems and Controls: The Fraud Triangle
Read More

Careers

Meet the Skills Coach: Claire Tyler, FI London
Read More

Employers

First Intuition Wins Skills Provider of the Year
Read More

Employers

How to Cultivate an Outstanding Culture
Read More

Employers

Do ALL accountants need data literacy skills?
Read More

FI Updates

Meet the Tutor: Hannah Campbell, FI Birmingham
Read More

Apprenticeships

The benefits of the Impact Skills Programme to finance apprentices
Read More

ACCA Courses

Meet Noah – celebrating ACCA success
Read More

Apprenticeships

FI Reading receives Outstanding rating in Ofsted report
Read More

Careers

What careers could your accountancy qualification lead to?
Read More

Apprenticeships

Why we use apprenticeships: AstraZeneca
Read More

FI Updates

Free Online Live Demo
Read More

Apprenticeships

Employer Forum: School leaver engagement and programmes – Gen Z
Read More

Apprenticeships

2022 Employer report: How recruitment, development and retention has adapted
Read More

Employers

Keeping your People and Talent Strategy Relevant
Read More

Employers

Food and Finance Forum
Read More

Learners

AAT Q2022 – Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
Read More

FI Stories

First Intuition Win At The PQ Awards 2022
Read More

Courses

Claire’s journey to becoming an FI Tutor
Read More

FI Updates

Why are we opening a new centre in Southend?
Read More

FI Updates

PQ Magazine Awards 2022
Read More

Learners

AAT Professional Synoptic – Horizon Hot Tubs
Read More

FI Updates

Life After AAT
Read More

Apprenticeships

Meet the ACCA Apprentice – Rob Harris
Read More

Learners

AAT Qualifications 2022
Read More

Employers

Fashion and Finance Forum
Read More

Apprenticeships

International Women’s Day 2022
Read More

Apprenticeships

Meet the Graduated Accounting Apprentice: Sam Backhouse
Read More

Apprenticeships

Meet the AAT Apprentice – Millie-May Burton
Read More

Apprenticeships

Meet the ACCA Apprentice – Rebecca Bloomfield
Read More

Apprenticeships

FI Limited Ofsted report is published
Read More

Apprenticeships

Meet the ICAEW Apprentice – Ella Stone
Read More

Apprenticeships

Meet the Accountancy Apprentice – Rikki Viskin
Read More

Technical Articles

Overview of Double Entry
Read More

Apprenticeships

Accountancy careers – where do I start?
Read More

Apprenticeships

Exam Day Nerves
Read More

Study Techniques

What is the best suggested order to study AAT?
Read More

Technical Articles

Accrued and deferred income
Read More

Technical Articles

Don’t let ratios catch you out!
Read More

FI Updates

First Intuition wins CIMA Excellence Award 2021
Read More

Employers

How to Engage with Schools and Colleges – FITT Forum
Read More

FI Updates

New Centre: FI Birmingham
Read More

Apprenticeships

Life as a school leaver trainee – 8 years on…
Read More

Apprenticeships

How out-of-date connotations associated with apprenticeships is impacting the accountancy industry
Read More

FI Updates

First Intuition Ltd. extends its reach to Manchester with iCount merger
Read More

Technical Articles

How to identify errors that do not require a suspense account
Read More

Technical Articles

Accounting errors which require a suspense account
Read More

FI Stories

An amazing achievement from one of our AAT Distance Learning students – Andy G
Read More

Employers

Retaining and Attracting Qualified Staff – FITT Forum
Read More

Learners

How to Prepare for a Job Interview
Read More

Apprenticeships

Accountancy Academy 2021
Read More

Learners

The new AAT Advanced Synoptic (ADSY) assessment
Read More

Learners

Online Live Classes – A Student’s Review
Read More

Employers

How to Transition to Hybrid Working
Read More

Careers

Finding a Job – Employability Skills
Read More

Learners

Mark Up and Margin AAT
Read More

Employers

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace – FITT Forum
Read More

Technical Articles

Four Reasons students struggle to pass ACCA AFM – and what to do about it.
Read More

FI Updates

The New FI Canterbury Centre… Offering AAT Level 3!
Read More

Employers

Building Team and Personal Resilience in a K-shaped Economy
Read More

Industry News

ICAEW study materials go paperless
Read More

Employers

The Role of Data Analytics in Accountancy – FITT Forum
Read More

Employers

Leadership Lunch and Learn – Managing Remote Teams
Read More

Apprenticeships

Skills for jobs: FI comment on UK Government lifelong learning white paper
Read More

Employers

Recruitment of the ‘COVID generation’ – FITT Forum
Read More

Apprenticeships

Meet the accounting apprentice: Abbie Hartley
Read More

Apprenticeships

NAW 2021: Why start an apprenticeship programme?
Read More

FI Stories

How to become an ICAEW Prizewinner
Read More

FI Updates

What to expect from ICAEW remote invigilation
Read More

Employers

First Intuition Think Tank (FITT) Forums 2021
Read More

FI Stories

How to Become a CIMA Prizewinner
Read More

Industry News

CIMA Exams Update: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Read More

Learners

Xero Advisor Certification
Read More

Learners

Looking for your first job in accountancy and don’t know where to go?
Read More

Employers

Remote recruitment, attraction and selection of candidates- FITT Forum
Read More

Employers

First Intuition Think Tank (FITT) Forums 2020
Read More

Employers

Maintaining a Team Ethos – First Intuition Think Tank
Read More

Learners

Careers in Accountancy & Finance
Read More

Employers

Online Delivery – First Intuition Think Tank Friday
Read More

FI Stories

From school leaver to Managing Partner!
Read More

Employers

Providing internal training remotely to your teams
Read More

Employers

Remote Management of Junior Staff – First Intuition Think Tank Friday
Read More

Employers

Remote Onboarding – First Intuition Think Tank Friday
Read More

Learners

What do I do if I’ve failed an accountancy exam?
Read More

FI Stories

AAT Online Student Review: I rather regret not using FI
Read More

Learners

Current position of accountancy qualifications
Read More

Industry News

New ACCA Syllabus Changes 2020
Read More

Learners

Am I ready to sit my exam?
Read More

Learners

How to study an accountancy course at home.
Read More

Employers

School Leaver Awards 2020: We’re Finalists!
Read More

FI Learning Solutions: International

The Education Sector Rallies in the Face of COVID-19
Read More

Wellness

How to work from home with kids around
Read More

FI Updates

ACCA Bridging Programme for September 2020
Read More

Industry News

How Online Proctoring is Changing the Face of Education
Read More

Learners

Advice Following ACCA June 2020 Exam Cancellation
Read More

FI Updates

What to expect from a Virtual Classroom
Read More

Industry News

The Future of the ACA
Read More

FI Updates

FI Wins Feefo Trusted Service Award 2020
Read More

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships: Looking ahead to 2020
Read More

FI Stories

Accountancy Academy Success!
Read More

Employers

Building Successful Talent Programmes
Read More

Apprenticeships

Accountancy Apprenticeships: Review of 2019
Read More

Apprenticeships

Accountancy apprenticeships – an employer’s view
Read More

Wellness

Sleep well, study better
Read More

FI Stories

First Intuition shortlisted for 4 PQ Magazine Awards!
Read More

FI Stories

Meet the apprentice: Skye Van-Witten
Read More

Technical Articles

What is Goodwill in accounting?
Read More

Study Techniques

How to study for difficult exams!
Read More

Employers

CIMA and ACCA training: how to cut your budget in 2020
Read More

FI Updates

New CIMA syllabus is here
Read More

FI Stories

Exam success: A fresh start with FI
Read More

Personal Development

Presenting at work – top tips for an awesome presentation
Read More

Employers

Key Skills gained in Apprenticeships
Read More

Personal Development

Helping you to prepare for difficult interview questions
Read More

Technical Articles

Basis Period
Read More

Learners

Who do you think you’re talking to?
Read More

FI Stories

From cooking for the Royal Family to training as an accountant
Read More

Learners

AAT Calculators
Read More

Apprenticeships

FI to welcome major professional firm from Sept 2019
Read More

FI Stories

A remarkable accomplishment from one of our CIMA students
Read More

FI Stories

Meet our new ACCA Global Prize Winner – Emily Haines
Read More

Apprenticeships

NEW: Leadership and Management Programmes
Read More

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships Skills Days: Teaching the skills employers are actively searching for
Read More

Personal Development

Can I be a leader when I’m not in a management role?
Read More

Technical Articles

Cashflow Forecasts
Read More

Technical Articles

Time-series analysis- calculating the seasonality and trend
Read More

Technical Articles

Are you ready to sit Level 2 AAT Bookkeeping Transactions?
Read More

Technical Articles

Professional Synoptic – tips to pass first time
Read More

FI Stories

From AAT Apprentice to Managing Partner
Read More

FI Stories

Congratulations to Denitsa Gavrilova for achieving 100% in her Advanced Synoptic assessment! 
Read More

Technical Articles

Help! My Trial Balance doesn’t balance!
Read More

FI Updates

International Women’s Day #balanceforbetter
Read More

Study Techniques

The 4 Exam preparation mistakes you really don’t want to make.
Read More

FI Updates

What does it take to become an ACCA Global Prize Winner?
Read More

Technical Articles

Accruals and Prepayments webinar and questions
Read More

Technical Articles

Index Numbers – Predicting the future!
Read More

Technical Articles

Variances
Read More

Technical Articles

How to account for bad debts
Read More

Technical Articles

Trial Balance
Read More

Technical Articles

Incomplete records – how to identify the missing figure
Read More

Technical Articles

Disposals
Read More

FI Stories

Why have we launched a new website?
Read More

Employers

Managing a graduate programme
Read More

Employers

Benefits of a school leaver programme
Read More

Learners

Monika loves the support we offer AAT students
Read More

Wellness

Under Pressure – coping with student life
Read More

Personal Development

The Martian: Problem solving in space
Read More

Study Techniques

Sitting your first AAT exam
Read More

Technical Articles

Ratios – marmite in the world of accountancy
Read More

Employers

Setting up a new programme with FI
Read More

Employers

How does it feel to switch to FI?
Read More

Learners

4 Top tips for personalising your learning
Read More

Employers

Managing a school leaver programme
Read More

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships: Employer insights
Read More

FI Stories

Meet the apprentice: Becca Fay
Read More

Apprenticeships

Meet the apprentice: Jodie Taylor
Read More

FI Updates

Why FI was awarded Best Training Provider
Read More

Employers

School leavers: Not to be missed?
Read More

FI Stories

Meet Lisa: Flying high in her career
Read More

FI Stories

The highest mark in the world
Read More

Industry News

The future of accountancy education
Read More
First Intuition
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to enable the proper functioning of the shopping basket features, to analyse site performance in order to improve your experience on our website, to collect data for ads personalisation and measurement and to share with third-party tools. For more information, please see our Cookie & Privacy Policy.