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AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 3

All   Full Time   Part Time  

Course Description

The course is designed for students who have prior knowledge of accounting, as a natural progression from Level 2, or from knowledge gained in the workplace.

Times and Costs

Start Date End
Date
Day Time Location Attendance Cost Apply
07/09/1128/06/12WED09:00-
17:00 
CoalvillePart Time£994
This course could cost just £248depending on your previous qualifications. Find Out More
07/09/1127/06/12WED18:00-
21:00 
CoalvillePart Time
Evening
£994
This course could cost just £248depending on your previous qualifications. Find Out More
Prices shown are for the 2011-12 academic year which starts in August 2011. Please contact Student Support if you are unsure of the fee you need to pay.

Free Courses for 16 to 18 year olds
If the duration of your course is more than 1 year, further tuition/material fees will be expected 12 months after starting your course unless you are exempt from payment.

Course Level

N/A

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements. The Programme Leader will give all students individual advice. Please check with AAT for current annual joining fees and examination fees. www.aat.co.uk

Course Length

One year - one day per week.

What will I study

The skills this course will develop include administrative and management processes relevant to finance officer roles, including preparing final accounts for small businesses; cost accounting recording;preparing reports and returns.

Units include:
> Accounts Preparation
> Costs and revenues
> Indirect Tax
> Cash Management
> Professional Ethics in accounting
> Spreadsheets

How will I learn?

A variety of teaching methods are used, including formal teaching, guided/individual work and workshops.

How will I be assessed?

All assessments for the revised qualification will be Computer Based Assessments (CBAs). CBAs directly reflect the practical workplace tasks that you currently perform, or will perform in your career.

Where could it lead?

Natural progression to Level 4, to attain full membership of AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians). Members of AAT may go on to study for membership of the senior accounting bodies such as CIMA, Certified Accountants.

Materials/Equipment Required

Students must register with AAT’s Education and Training Scheme for which an annual subscription is payable. The purchase of study packs and workbooks will be required. Please check with AAT for current annual joining fees and examination fees. www.aat.co.uk