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Summary

This course covers the preparation of Financial Statements for companies. In addition, you will learn how to prepare and monitor budgets and take decisions on whether to invest in products or equipment. You will also cover two options from Credit Management, Cash Management, Auditing or Personal Tax. It covers higher accounting tasks and can lead to a range of more senior finance roles.

Candidates on this course will be challenged to stretch their prior knowledge to a renewed and professional understanding of accounting, gain a highly sought-after qualification by employers, and instil lifelong learning beyond the classroom.

The AAT is the UK’s leading qualification and membership body for accounting and finance staff, with over 125,000 members in more than 90 countries worldwide. AAT qualifications provide Accounting Technician status.  Accounting Technicians work at all levels of finance, from accounts clerks to finance directors.

How will I learn?

The course is class based for one day a week (6 hours), plus 3-4 hours self-study, for 37 weeks. There will be a mixture of teacher demonstration, group work and plenty of practical exercises, supported by your tutor. There is no coursework, instead you will have 5 electronic exams of 2-3 hours each.

The syllabus consists of the following:

• Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
• Applied Management Accounting
• Internal Controls and Accounting Systems
• Personal Tax
• Credit and Debt Management
  

Entry Requirements

Candidates will need to have successfully achieved the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting prior to enrolling, have relevant experience and also require a level 2 in Maths & English (A to C Grade GCSE or equivalent). The course is also open for others who have industry experience, or higher qualifications. All candidates also must complete an assessment or interview prior to joining a Level 4 AAT course.

You will need to register with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) at a cost of £48, plus annual student membership of £99. All exam fees (single attempt) are included in the cost of your course. Textbooks are additional and are ordered from Osborne Books with a 35% discount – cost £137. Details on all of the above will be discussed during the first day of your course.

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