AAT Diploma Accounting Full Level 3

Suitable For

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is the leading professional body at technician level in the accountancy profession in the UK. There are 3 levels to complete in order to be eligible to apply for membership Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4. To qualify, students must complete (or be exempt from) the 3 levels. The Level 3 Diploma provides the intermediate stage of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) range of qualifications and builds on the Level 2 Certificate.

Course Content

Financial Accounting - continues from level 2; more detailed knowledge of financial statements and adjustments to figures produced by the ledgers, focusing on sole traders and partnerships. Management Accounting - learn about management information and cost accounting, including direct and indirect costs, absorption and marginal costing, cost systems, cost book - keeping, short and long term decision making. Cash management - how business monitors its cashflow and methods for short - term and long - term financing. Indirect Tax - VAT - the basics and how to make a quarterly return. Spreadsheets - use Excel and learn/expand your existing knowledge of this essential accounting tool. Ethics - how the profession is governed and your role within it.

Assessment Method

Assessment is by a combination of on - line exams set by the AAT. These exams are sat at various times throughout the academic year.

Progression

Students can proceed to the Level 4 Diploma in Accounting course.

Additional Information

To complete this course expect to pay approximately £1,450 comprising: College registration fee £230; course fee £999; books £100; AAT student membership - initially approximately £120, annual renewal £80. The College registration fee of £230 is to meet the cost of sitting your exams (£33 x 7); any re-sits will incur an additional charge.

Entry Requirements

You will need to have completed the Level 2 Certificate and be recommended by the tutor to progress to this level. Applicants with GCE A-Level passes in Accounting or in two other academic subjects may be eligible to commence studies at Level 3; a short computer test will determine your starting point. Mature applicants (over 21) who are capable in terms of accounting experience may be accepted directly onto this level following a short computer - based test. You will also need to register (£120)/maintain (£80) your student membership of the Association.