AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

UPDATED 20121109 12:41:00

The College offers a 1 year course covering the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting from September to June. The course operates in College over 3 1/2 per week between the hours of 9am and 5pm. The other 2 days are designated for private study. The Association of Accounting Technicians is the world's leading professional membership body for accounting technicians, with over 120,000 members worldwide. Because the AAT Accounting qualification is based around what you would actually do in a working situation, the course is about raising and testing your practical ability, not just your memory. This course emphasises the hands-on application of accounting principles through practical work and case studies. You will be taught to apply the appropriate solutions to a wide range of real-life accounting scenarios through computer-based assessments and computer-based projects. The units you will study include: - Accounts Preparation 1 - Accounts Preparation 2 - Costs and Revenues - Cash Management - Indirect Tax - Spreadsheet Software - Professional Ethics in Accounting and Finance - IFS Certificate in Financial Studies - Unit 1 - Why Money Matters - Unit 2 - Risk and Reward in Personal Finance - Unit 3 - Making Personal Judgements If you achieve this qualification you can progress to Level 4 Diploma in Accounting or applying to University. The Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is equivalent to 160 UCAS points, and the Certificate in Financial Studies is equivalent to 60 UCAS points. This course is for students aged 16 - 18 years who have passed AS Accounting at Grade C or above, or successfully achieved all units of the AAT Level 2. Anybody aged 19 or over who has an interest in finance and has an existing accounting qualification or accounting work experience.

Course information

Name: AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting Qualification title: Diploma in Accounting (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Each AAT unit is assessed by either a computer based assessment or a computer based project. CeFS is examined by 2 x 1 hour multiple choice exams and a 1 x 1.5 hour written exam. Awarding Association of Accounting Technicians Created 20121109 12:39:12 Updated 20121109 12:41:00

Entry requirements

There is no requirement to pre-purchase any material or books. All necessary material will be provided during the course and an optional book will be recommended. Students will be required to register as student members of the AAT. Please note that if you have been declared bankrupt, have (or had) agreements with your creditors, have been issued a County Court Judgement, have been found guilty of a civil offence, or have any criminal convictions, this may have an impact on your admission of student member with AAT. Please contact AAT directly for more information. If you are aged 19 or over on 1st September you will pay an approximate exam fee of £400 at enrolment. Ask your interviewer for more details. Equipment required There is no requirement to pre-purchase any material or books. All necessary material will be provided during the course and an optional book will be recommended. Students will be required to register as student members of the AAT. Please note that if you have been declared bankrupt, have (or had) agreements with your creditors, have been issued a County Court Judgement, have been found guilty of a civil offence, or have any criminal convictions, this may have an impact on your admission of student member with AAT. Please contact AAT directly for more information. If you are aged 19 or over on 1st September you will pay an approximate exam fee of £400 at enrolment. Ask your interviewer for more details.

Provider

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE
Further Education
enquiries@northamptoncollege.ac.uk
0300 123 2344
http://www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk

Address

Main Campus
Booth Lane Town: NORTHAMPTON County:Northamptonshire

Learning aims

Title: Diploma in Accounting (QCF) Qualification: Diploma in Accounting (QCF) Classification: Business, Administration and Law

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