This course will be delivered online with face to face support. Delivery will be through a platform with tutorial support and workshops delivered face to face.
Face to face aspect, dates and time to be confirmed.
AAT is greatly respected in the financial industry, and is designed to give you all the practical skills you need to build a career in finance. AAT qualifications are recognised all over the world, and are generally considered prerequisites for several accountancy positions.
What will I study?
You will complete 2 units in total:
Introduction to bookkeeping - This unit provides students with an understanding of manual and digital bookkeeping systems, including the associated documents and processes. Students will learn the basic principles that underpin double-entry bookkeeping systems.
Principles of bookkeeping controls - This unit builds on the knowledge and skills acquired from studying Introduction to Bookkeeping and explores control accounts, journals and reconciliations. Students will develop the ability to prepare the value added tax (VAT) control accounts as well as the receivables and payables ledger accounts. They'll use the journal to record a variety of transactions, including the correction errors. Students will be able to redraft the initial trial balance, following adjustments.
How will I be assessed?
All AAT qualification are assessed via externally marked exams that are completed in our AAT exam centre. Within this qualification you will undertake 2 exams, 1 for each of the above units.
Entry requirements
Minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade D/3, with maths GCSE or equivalent at grade C/4. Functional Skills level 1 will be accepted as an alternative to GCSEs. No previous work experience within accountancy required. Although preferred, no previous work experience within accountancy is required.
