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AAT L3 Diploma in Accounting (On Campus)
AAT L3 Diploma in Accounting (On Campus)
Level 3
Cheltenham
Gloucester
Course Overview
Part Time
Certificate
Certificate
This qualification equips you with the skills to handle a variety of complex accounting tasks. You’ll develop a deep understanding of financial processes, including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping, preparation of final accounts, VAT in business, management accounting techniques, and ethical standards for accountants. You’ll also enhance your digital skills through spreadsheet training tailored for accounting applications.
Course Units:
- Business Awareness
- Financial Accounting (Preparing Financial Statements)
- Management Accounting Techniques
- Tax Processes for Businesses
For full course details, please visit the AAT website. www.aat.org.uk
You will complete four computer-based assessments throughout the course.
In addition to weekly college attendance, students are expected to undertake 4–6 hours of independent study each week.
Additional Costs:
- AAT Registration Fee: Approximately £243
- Textbooks: Approximately £122
- Exam Re-sit Fees: £63 per assessment (if required)
If you are eligible for a tuition fee waiver, you may apply to the Learner Support Fund to help cover these additional costs.
Your tutor will confirm the required textbooks before your first class.
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This qualification is aimed at those aged 19 (as at 31st August of the academic year) or above 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 or relevant industry experience.
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.
You may be entitled to access this course for free if you are in receipt of certain benefits or on a low wage. If you receive a tuition fee waiver you will be able to apply to our Learner Support Fund to cover the additional registration fee, books and any required assessment re-sits.
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Successful completion will allow students to progress to the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting course. Once students have completed their AAT studies they may be eligible for exemptions from the foundation stage examinations of the UK Chartered accountancy bodies (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW) or they may wish to study for a Foundation Degree in Business or for a Full Degree.
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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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