AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting PT

Introduction

This qualification is accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) who are the recognised professional body for staff employed in a range of roles in finance and accounting and members of the AAT are fully qualified accounting technicians

What Will I Learn

The Diploma develops skills in areas such as the preparation of final accounts from the trial balance, the preparation of accounts from incomplete records and indirect tax and costing. Full time students will also gain a BTEC qualification in Business and Accounting

Example Modules

• Accounts Preparation Prepare final accounts for sole traders/partnership Costs and Evenues Indirect Tax Spreadsheet software Professional ethics

How Will I Be Assessed?

Many of the units are assessed by computer-based exams and the provisional results are available immediately or are marked by an assessor at the college

Entry Requirements

Direct entry onto the Level 3 requires either a Level 2 AAT or Level 2 Bookkeeping qualification together with a minimum of 4 GCSE passes at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics together with a proven interest in accountancy

Additional Information

Students are required to become members of AAT and registration and subscription fee will be approximately £120. Purchase of books is optional

Progression

There are opportunities to progress to a higher level and take the AAT Technician Stage (NVQ 4), or the CIMA Foundation

Career Opportunities

You will be able to consider positions within the government sector, banking sector or accountancy practices

Qualification type: Level 3 Mode of study: Part-Time Courses Start date: September Duration (weeks): 36 Hours per week: 6 Days of the week: Tues & Thurs Course code: CDPACCOU311E1F