AAT Diploma for Accounting Level 3

AAT Level 3 Diploma for Accounting Technicians

 Association of Accounting Technicians - AAT

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Course Details

The AAT Level 3 Diploma for Accounting Technicians is the perfect course to build on the knowledge acquired on the AAT Level 2 Certificate for Accounting.  The Level 3 Diploma course is the next step to gaining an AAT Accounting qualification via the Diploma route.

The AAT Level 3 Diploma focuses on two basic aspects, learning the subject and carrying out the work.  This approach will lead to you being skilled to national standards that are recognised across the UK.

The Diploma will introduce you to the more complex accountancy duties.  These will include maintaining cost accounting records, preparing reports and returns and the preparation of final accounts for sole traders and partnerships.

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Qualifications

On completion of your studying you will be in a position to sit the exam and skills test for the AAT Level 3 Diploma for Accounting Technicians.

You will also be in a position to take the Sage Certificate of Competency.

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) has over 100,000 members worldwide and is recognised as the leading body ni the Accounting industry. The advanced certificate is sure to stand you out from the crowd and assist you in working in highly regarded accounting roles.

This AAT qualification can provide exemptions with many chartered accountancy bodies on the way to being a qualified chartered accountant:

  • CIPFA – Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
  • ICAS – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
  • ICAEW - Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
  • CIMA - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
  • ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Study Plan
  • Accounting Standards, the Regulatory Framework, and Accounting Policies
  • Capital Expenditure – Acquisition, Depreciation, Disposal
  • Preparing Final Accounts
  • Costing systems and cost bookkeeping
  • Monitor and Control of Cash Receipts and Payments
  • Preparation of Cash Budgets
  • Granting Credit – Assessing a customers, Ratio analysis
  • Turning Data into Information
  • Computer Systems and their security
  • Accounting Packages
  • Operating an Accounting System
  • Improving your own Performance
  • Ethical Decision Making
  • Ethics in Employer/Employee Situations & Ethics in Public Practice

Study Details

You course is broken down into seven different workbooks and is professionally structured in a manner that will allow you to learn in a logical order and at a pace to suit you.

It takes an average 240 hours of study to complete the AAT Level 3 Diploma.

Careers

The Level 3 Diploma qualification will prepare you for accounting roles such as a Book-Keeper, trainee Financial Accounts Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Sales or Purchase Ledger Clerk or Company Cashier.  Roles such as these can earn up to £40,000* per annum.

*Source: Hays

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