About the Course

This course covers three levels of the AAT qualifications in one year.   You will begin with level 2, progress to level 3 and then finish at level 4.

The course runs from 0930 - 1630 Monday to Wednesday

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Course Content

The course consists of three AAT Qualifications : Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and Level 4 Diploma in Accounting. 

Each level consists of he following units:

Level 2

Basic accounting 1

Basic accounting 2  

Work effectively in accounting and finance

 Basic costing

Computerised accounting

Professional ethics in accounting and finance

Level 3

Accounts preparation 1

Accounts preparation 2

Cash Management

Costs and revenues

Indirect tax

Professional Ethics

Spreadsheets

Level 4

Financial statements

Budgeting

Financial performance

Internal control and accounting systems

Optional units:

Credit management and control

Personal tax

Business tax

External auditing

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements to enrol on this course but students will be expected to take a literacy and numeracy assessment to ensure that they are proficient enough to complete the course successfully.  An interview will be carried out to assess your suitability. 

Learning Style

There is a blended mix of classroom activities, computing work, realistic simulations and group work. Much of the learning material will be made available on the College's virtual learning environment (VLE) CityBit2, which is available from any Internet enabled computer in the world.

Equipment Requirements

A calculator with standard + - X / % and a square root function is required and should be brought to every session. Home or work-based computing facilities for word processing and spread sheets will be useful, but not essential as all students will have access to the College IT facilities.

Students who can access the Internet will be able to use the CityBit material.

Assessment

Units are assessed through the use of examinations at the end of each unit.

Internal control and accoutning systems is an assessed report.

Additional Information

This course runs Monday to Wednesday, 0930 to 1630

Candidates will be required to register with AAT independent from the college.  This will cost approximately £170

All books are to be purchased by the learner, we can offer a discoutned rate if you buy through the college.

Enrolment Instructions

All students will be required to attend an interview before being accepted on the programme.

Please contact the Information and Advice Team on 02380 484848 for further info and to book.

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About the Course

This course is for anyone wishing to progress in their accountancy studies or who already has either substantial accountancy knowledge or a qualification and wishes to progress to the next level.

Course Content

The course consists of seven units which all need to be completed successfully to achieve the award. 

 
Accounts preparation 1

 
      Principles of accounts preparation
      Extending the trial balance using accounting adjustments
      Accounting for fixed assets

Accounts preparation 2

      Preparing accounts for partnerships
      Prepare final accounts for sole traders

Cash management

 
     Principles of cash management
     Cash management

Costs and revenues

     Principles of costing
     Providing cost and revenue information

 
Indirect tax

     Principles of VAT
     Preparing and completing VAT returns

Professional ethics in accounting and finance

     This unit will only be undertaken if not already taken at Level 2

Spreadsheets

     This unit will be taught using Microsoft Excel

Entry Requirements

Students either need to have completed Level 2, have an 'A' Level in Accounts, be working in an accounting capacity and are able to work to trial balance and have a good working knowledge of double entry.

Learning Style

There is a blended mix of classroom activities, computing work, realistic simulations and group work. Much of the learning material will be made available on the College's virtual learning environment (VLE) CityBit2, which is available from any Internet enabled computer in the world.

Equipment Requirements

A calculator with standard + - X / % and a square root function is required and should be brought to every session. Home or work-based computing facilities for word processing and spread sheets will be useful, but not essential as all students will have access to the College IT facilities.

Students who can access the Internet will be able to use the CityBit2 material.

Assessment

All units are assessed via computerised skills tests.

Progression

As your career in accounting progresses you might move on to the Level 4 (Technician) AAT, and then perhaps to the certified and chartered accountant qualifications.

Additional Information

Part-time day or evening are available.

Candidates will be required to register with AAT independent from the college.

Enrolment Instructions

All students will be required to attend an interview before being accepted on the programme.

Please contact the Information and Advice Team on 02380 484848 for further info and to book.

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About the Course

This course is for anyone who is looking to complete their studies in AAT Accounting in order to gain the full Qualified status.

Course Content

The course consists of six units, four of which are compulsory with the remaining two being chosen from an option of four units.

Common Units

Financial statements

     Principles of drafting financial statements
     Drafting financial statements

Budgeting

     Principles of budgeting
     Drafting budgets

Financial performance

     Principles of measuring financial performance
     Measuring financial performance

Internal control and accounting systems

     Principles of internal control
     Evaluating accounting systems

Optional Units

     Credit management and control

     Personal tax 

 
     Business tax

     External auditing 

Entry Requirements

Students need to have successfully completed Level 2 (Intermediate) or hold a degree in Accounting. Proof of these qualifications will be required to be shown at the time of interview.

Learning Style

There is a blended mix of classroom activities, computing work, realistic simulations and group work. Much of the learning material will be made available on the College's virtual learning environment (VLE) CityBit2, which is available from any Internet enabled computer in the world.

Equipment Requirements

A calculator with standard + - X / % and a square root function is required and should be brought to every session. Home or work-based computing facilities for word processing and spread sheets will be useful, but not essential as all students will have access to the College IT facilities.

Students who can access the Internet will be able to use the CityBit2 material.

Assessment

All units are assessed via computerised skills tests and course work.

Progression

As your career in accounting progresses you might move on to certified and chartered accountant qualifications.

Additional Information

Part-time – either day/evening.

This course is also offered on a unit by unit basis for those students who wish to spread their learning over more than one year, or wish to complete their Level 4.

All units will need to be completed within three years of commencing the programme to attain successful completion of the qualification.

Enrolment Instructions

All students will be required to attend an interview before being accepted on the programme.

Please contact the Information and Advice Team on 02380 484848 for further info and to book.

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