AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 2

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This programme is a good introduction to the principle of accountancy, combined with the essential skills required for anyone wanting to understand the challenges and risks of starting a new business. You will need good attention to detail, prioritisation and organisation skills. This programme includes the AAT Level 1 Award in Accounting (Access) which introduces students to the basic concepts of finance. It is designed to help younger and less experienced students gain the skills and confidence to build a career in business or accountancy. It will also give the grounding in theory required to be better prepared to progress to Level 3. Among the elements covered in Access are: -Maths for use in a business environment -Essential accounting techniques -Creating business documents, what they mean and the legislation surrounding them -Accounting in a professional environment, the behaviour and professionalism required of an AAT member At Level 2, students will be introduced to a broad range of skills and will gain an accounting qualification that is recognised internationally. The units covered will include: -Basic accounting concepts and the double entry ledger system -Costing, which covers how costs are apportioned and used to inform business decisions -A computerised element will involve experience of managing accounts on a computerised software package called Sage, experience of which is often required by prospective employers -Introduction to payroll -Spreadsheets -Business communication and office working skills -Working effectively in Finance & Accounting -Computerised payroll Work experience placements will require students to plan and organise their own placement and travel arrangements. This is part of the necessary development and preparation for employment.You will learn and develop your skills through a mixture of lessons, talks/demonstrations, assignments, work related ...more on College website

Course information

Name: AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 2 Qualification title: Diploma in Accounting and Business (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Association of Accounting Technicians Created 20160617 06:48:11 Updated 20160617 06:48:11

Entry requirements

For further advice and guidance about the course entry requirements, the College has a dedicated IAG Advisor who can be contacted on telephone 023 8091 1299 or visit Eastleigh College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5FS. Equipment required For further advice and guidance about the course entry requirements, the College has a dedicated IAG Advisor who can be contacted on telephone 023 8091 1299 or visit Eastleigh College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5FS.

Provider

Eastleigh College
Further Education
experts@eastleigh.ac.uk
023 8091 1000
https://www.eastleigh.ac.uk/

Address

Chestnut Avenue Town: Eastleigh County:Hampshire