AAT ITBK Introduction to Bookkeeping books
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Usually, yes
This unit's content is stable across the Q2022 syllabus period (live since September 2022, no replacement announced), so older Q2022 editions remain substantively valid - publishers reprint each academic year with a new ISBN but near-identical content.
Valid for exams now
- 2026-27 - Q2022 syllabus - assessments from September 2026
No longer valid for exams: 2025-26, 2024-25
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ITBK edition validity
Which AAT Introduction to Bookkeeping editions are valid for which exam sittings.
Kaplan Study Text
Current2026-27 - Q2022 syllabus - assessments from September 2026
Publisher price new: £28
Kaplan Exam Kit
Current2026-27 - Q2022 syllabus - assessments from September 2026
Publisher price new: £23
BPP Course Book
Expired2025-26 - Q2022 syllabus - assessments until August 2026
BPP Exam Practice Kit
Expired2025-26 - Q2022 syllabus - assessments until August 2026
BPP Course Book
Expired2024-25 - Q2022 syllabus - assessments until August 2025 (superseded)
| Publisher | Product | Edition | Valid for exams | Status | Publisher price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaplan | Study Text | 2026-27 | Q2022 syllabus - assessments from September 2026 | Current | £28 |
| Kaplan | Exam Kit | 2026-27 | Q2022 syllabus - assessments from September 2026 | Current | £23 |
| BPP | Course Book | 2025-26 | Q2022 syllabus - assessments until August 2026 | Expired | - |
| BPP | Exam Practice Kit | 2025-26 | Q2022 syllabus - assessments until August 2026 | Expired | - |
| BPP | Course Book | 2024-25 | Q2022 syllabus - assessments until August 2025 (superseded) | Expired | - |
What changes between ITBK editions
This unit's content is stable across the Q2022 syllabus period (live since September 2022, no replacement announced), so older Q2022 editions remain substantively valid - publishers reprint each academic year with a new ISBN but near-identical content. One of the best-value used buys in professional study.
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