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AAT Diploma in Accounting (Online Self Study)

AAT Diploma in Accounting (Online Self Study)

Level 3
Online

Course Overview

Part Time
Certificate

Enhance your skills, knowledge and understanding of accounting with our accounting Level 3 online course. This distance learning course is relevant for businesses of all sizes and in all sectors, and is perfect for individuals in finance roles, small business owners wanting to upskill, or employers looking for bookkeeping training for staff.

This qualification covers a range of essential and higher-level accounting techniques and disciplines. Students will learn and develop skills needed for a range of financial processes, including maintaining cost accounting records, advanced bookkeeping and the preparation of financial reports and returns.

This qualification is delivered purely online using a study platform provided by The Skills Network. You will be assigned an assessor who will mark the work you submit and provide feedback, support and guidance where required/request.

AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) is the world’s leading professional body for bookkeeping and accounting with over 130,000 members worldwide. Their qualifications are developed in consultation with employers and will equip you with the key financial skills modern businesses are currently looking for, plus they are the perfect starting point for a successful, rewarding career in accounting and finance.

Units Covered in this qualification are:

Business Awareness

This unit provides students with an understanding of the business, its environment, and the influence that this has on an organisation’s structure, the role of its accounting function, and its performance. Students will learn about the micro- and macro-economic environments, basic business law, risk, ethics, and technology.

Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements

This unit provides students with the skills required to produce statements of profit or loss and statements of financial position for sole traders and partnerships using a trial balance. Students will learn about period end adjustments and reconciliations. They will also be able to interpret financial statements using profitability ratios.

Management Accounting Techniques

This unit provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the role of management accounting in an organisation, and how organisations use such information to aid decision making. Students will learn to use spreadsheets when making calculations, manipulating and analysing data, reporting, and forecasting.

Tax Processes for Business

This unit explores tax processes that influence the daily operations of businesses and is designed to develop student’s skills in understanding, preparing, and submitting Value Added Tax (VAT) returns to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The unit provides students with the knowledge and skills that are needed to keep businesses, employers, and clients compliant with laws and practices that apply to VAT and payroll.

Students are responsible for paying their AAT annual registration fee.

This course is assessed through computer-based exams and a synoptic assessment, which draws on and assesses knowledge and understanding from across the qualification. If you do not live in Gloucestershire we will liaise with you to find an examination centre closer to your home address.

Please note that once your application has been accepted and enrolment confirmed you will be unable to swap study modes.

  • This qualification is aimed at those aged 19 (as at 31st August of the academic year) or over who enjoy working with figures and are literate and numerate.

    Applicants will require a GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and English, an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting plus relevant industry experience.

    Please note this distance learning course is aimed at those who are confident with self-study and require minimum guidance and support and whilst you can study at a time and pace that suits your commitments there is an expectation to meet submission deadlines to ensure timely achievement.

    If you have previous accountancy or finance experience you may wish to complete an online skill check at www.aatskillcheck.org/  to enable you to decide whether to start at Level 2 or Level 3.

    All applicants will be required to complete a short assessment form to ensure the correct level of study.

  • On successful completion you may like to consider progressing to the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.

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Studying for a business qualification gives you transferable skills that are desired by many industries and professions. You can go on to train as an accountant, manager, marketer, events coordinator or business administrator, and even develop the crucial skills needed to run your own business.

You’ll find that our range of business pathways allow you to explore and learn about a variety of business skills, before choosing a specialist area to suit your interests and future career goals. If you’re interested in events management, human resources, management, marketing, retail or social media, we have a business pathway to suit.

Gloucestershire College is connected to a number of businesses and throughout the year you will get the chance to see how real businesses operate. Previous work-related activities have included trips to Amazon and Sky headquarters and business planning with RBS.

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