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From Ledgers to Lessons: Why I Started This Blog


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Hi there — and welcome!


I’m Rhys Calloway, founder of Calloway Accountancy, a family-run firm based in Tonyrefail, Rhondda Cynon Taf. I started this blog to share the real, behind-the-scenes lessons of growing a small business, mastering the accounting journey, and finding clarity in a fast-paced world.

Who I Am and Where It All Started


Back in 2016, I began studying AAT — not because I knew accounting was my calling, but because I enjoyed solving problems. As the modules got tougher, I realised I actually loved it — especially the logic, the structure, and the way small changes could make a big impact for real people.


By 2018, I’d successfully completed AAT Level 4, and decided to go further — enrolling at the University of South Wales to study ACCA in 2020.


Fast forward to 2021, I’d passed all the knowledge papers — and by 2023, I’d gone on to complete the strategic level too.


This blog is the next natural step: a place to reflect, share, and hopefully help others on a similar path.

What You Can Expect Here


From real-world business advice to study strategies and small wins in client work — I’ll be covering a mix of topics including:


  • Running a family business from the ground up

  • Common mistakes small businesses make with tax or bookkeeping

  • What I wish I knew earlier when studying AAT or ACCA

  • Productivity and mindset tools that keep me focused

  • CIS advice and industry insights for construction-based businesses

  • And the occasional side project, tech tool or personal reflection


Whether you’re a fellow accountant, a student, or a small business owner, my goal is to make this blog a useful, honest, and practical space

Join the Conversation


I’d love to hear from you — whether you’re starting your accounting journey, running your own business, or just figuring out what comes next. Drop a comment below to introduce yourself or share a topic you'd love me to cover.


Thanks for being here from the beginning — and stay tuned for my next post where I’ll dive into “The 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting AAT”.


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