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Summary

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.

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.

Funding and Financial Support Options
This course may have a variety of funding options available to you including:

• Learner Loan Options
• Regional Entitlements
• National Skills Fund
• Level 3 Entitlement

For more information on these and other financial support options including payment plans, please visit our Money Management Service area or email [email protected].  

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 6 electronic exams of 2-3 hours each.

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 must complete an assessment or interview prior to joining a Level 4 AAT course. Please visit one of our AAT Open Evenings which are held at various times throughout the year.

You will need to register with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) at a cost of £48.00, plus annual student membership of £99 (2021/22 rate). All exam fees (first attempt only) are included in the cost of your course. Textbooks are ordered separately with a 35% discount – cost £109. Details on all of the above will be discussed during enrolment.

Additional Information

DEPARTMENT CONTACT
For more information about this course please email [email protected].

COURSE FEES
Please be aware that some courses have fees that are payable on enrolment. More information on if this course has a fee can be found in the Availability section below.  

If you require financial support including payment plans, bursaries and advanced learner loans please visit the Money Management Service section of the website.

For more information on fees please view our Fees, Charges and Refunds Policy and our Applications, Admissions and Enrolment Policy and Procedures.

ONLINE ENROLMENT
This course offers simpler and safer online enrolment requests, which means in a matter of minutes you can submit an enrolment request to us. However please be aware that upon submitting your enrolment form you are not guaranteed to be accepted. A number of our courses require assessments, qualification checks or simply a conversation with you before we can confirm your enrolment.

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