AAT Diploma in Accounting (Level 3)
The purpose of the AAT Diploma in Accounting is to provide students with the specialist knowledge and skills required for progressing either to employment in an accounting or finance role or to enable progression to further study in accountancy and finance.
Who is it for?
This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) advanced level course is a mid-level accounting qualification, ideal for anyone who is looking to advance their existing knowledge of accounting.
This flexible course is delivered in partnership with, and combines online learning with face-to-face lessons in the classroom.
This Level 3 course is part of the Free Courses for Jobs initiative and is fully funded for eligible learners. Alternatively, you can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of studying this course. Please ask a member of college staff for more information.
Please note: The course starts in September.
What is covered?
This qualification covers a range of complex accounting tasks. You will learn and master financial processes, including accounting principles and concepts, preparing financial concepts, management accounting, tax processes and business awareness.
On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded an AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. This internationally recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification enables those working in accounting or those looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the all-important certification often sought by employers.
Units of study
- Financial accounting: preparing financial statements
- Management accounting techniques
- Tax processes for businesses
- Business awareness
Progression
Once this stage is completed, you can continue to the AAT Diploma in Professional Accounting (Level 4) or ACCA Applied Knowledge.
Employment
- An accounts assistant
- An accounts payable clerk
- An audit trainee
- A credit controller
- A finance assistant
- A payroll supervisor
- A tax assistant
Course Fee
£2,400
Fees include your teaching, books for all modules, one exam entry for each module and AAT registration fees. You are able to purchase exam re-sits. If you are eligible for exemptions, the course fee is reduced.
Course Dates
Location: Peterborough Campus
Start Date: September & January
Duration:
Day – 1/2 day per week for 37 weeks
Evening – one evening per week for 37 weeks
Validated by AAT
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