Accounting - Level 2 Certificate in Business and Accounting (inc AAT Certificate)

Accounting technicians are the skilled support staff working in accounting. The term covers a wide range of jobs from accounts clerk to finance manager. Accounting technicians are found in the public sector, in industry and commerce and audit practices. The AAT Certificate in Accounting provides the first steps for those who seek a formal practical accounting qualification. The additional qualifications included within the programme are an integral part of ultimately acquiring sufficient UCAS points upon the completion of the Diploma in Business and Accounting (inc AAT level 3)

Course content

This is a full time course and students will achieve a number of qualifications and will study and number of subjects including:

• Book-keeping (manual and computerised)
• Costing
• Working in a business environment
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Additional qualifications, Including - Certificate in Personal and Business Finance Certificate in Worksills English for Accounting or ICT for Accounting and Business.

This is a very demanding course. Students will be expected to attend all classes and will be required to undertake homework and a significant amount of independent study outside the classroom.

Entry Requirements

Students wishing to start this course must have four GCSEs at grade C or above including Mathematics and/or English or their equivalent. All applicants will have a formal interview prior to acceptance on the course and be required to provide a reference from their last educational establishment.

Delivery & Assessment methods

The majority of the course is assessed by formal computerised examinations with some assignment work.

Progression

Successful students will progress onto the full time Accounting - Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and Business (inc AAT level 3)