AAT Accountancy Courses

AAT L2 CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING

Overview

The Foundation Certificate in Accounting (sometimes known as Level 2) is the AAT’s entry level qualification, made up of four modules in bookkeeping and finance.

Alternatively students can complete the Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping qualification, which comprises the two bookkeeping exams, and then progress directly to the Advanced Diploma. Most students complete this level in 6 – 9 months.

Modules

  • Introduction to Bookkeeping
  • Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
  • Principles of Costing
  • The Business Environment

Key Facts

  • Classroom or blended learning
  • Entry level qualification
  • Takes between 6 months & 1 year to complete

AAT L3 DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING

Overview

This qualification delivers a solid foundation in finance administration and core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing and an understanding of purchase, sales and general ledgers. Students will also learn about accountancy related business and personal skills and be introduced to the four key themes embedded in the qualification: ethics, technology, communications and sustainability.

Students should have completed the Foundation Certificate or Bookkeeping Certificate or have a relevant qualification or experience if starting at this level.

Modules

  • Business Awareness
  • Financial Accounting- Preparing Financial Statements
  • Management Accounting Techniques
  • Tax Processes for Businesses

Key Facts

  • Classroom or blended learning
  • Bookkeeping knowledge or experience essential
  • Takes between 9 months & 1 year to complete

AAT L4 DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING

Overview

This qualification covers complex accounting and finance topics and tasks leading to students becoming confident with a wide range of financial management skills and applications. Students will gain competencies in drafting financial statements for limited companies, recommending accounting systems strategies and constructing and presenting complex management accounting reports. 

The Professional Diploma (sometimes known as Level 4) comprises three core modules, and two optional units from a choice of five. Once completed alongside six months relevant work experience, you will be able to apply for AAT full membership (MAAT).

Modules

  • Applied Management Accounting (Mandatory)
  • Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements (Mandatory)
  • Internal Accounting Systems and Controls (Mandatory)
  • Optionals:
  • Business Tax
  • Personal Tax
  • Audit and Assurance
  • Cash and Financial Management
  • Credit and Debt Management

Key Facts

  • Classroom or blended learning
  • Students must complete the Advanced Diploma in Accounting first
  • Takes between 1 year & 18 months to complete
  • Compulsory Modules Applied Management Accounting, Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements and Internal Accounting Systems and Controls
  • Optional modules (choose 2): Business Tax, Personal Tax, Credit and Debt Management, External Auditing, Cash and Financial Management

 

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