AAT Level 2 & AAT Level 3: Fast Track Accounting | AQ22

AAT Level 2 course covers the foundational areas and is suited for people with limited or no accounts knowledge. It is the first step for aspirants intending to build a successful career in accounting.

The course by taking you through basic accounting principles will enable you to work in an entry-level role in accounting or finance department. 

AAT Level 3 is an intermediate or advanced level of AAT accounting qualification. By the end of this course, you'll be competent enough to work in a finance, accountancy, or bookkeeping role.

The AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting covers the following areas:

1. Introduction to Bookkeeping

Learning outcomes	Weighting
Understand how to set up bookkeeping systems	20%
Process customer transactions	20%
Process supplier transactions	20%
Process receipts and payments	20%
Process transactions into the ledger accounts	20%
Total	100%

2. Principles of Bookkeeping Controls

Learning outcomes	Weighting
Use control accounts	25%
Reconcile a bank statement with the cash book	25%
Use the journal	25%
Produce trial balances	25%
Total	100%

3. Principles of Costing

Learning outcomes	Weighting
Understand the cost recording system within an organisation	30%
Use cost recording techniques	40%
Provide information on actual and budgeted costs and income	20%
Use tools and techniques to support cost calculations	10%
Total	100%

4. The Business Environment (Synoptic Assessment)

Learning outcomes
1. Understand the principles of contract law
2. Understand the external business environment
3. Understand key principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR), ethics and sustainability
4. Understand the impact of setting up different types of business entity
5. Understand the finance function within an organisation
6. Produce work in appropriate formats and communicate effectively
7. Understand the importance of information to business operations

Click Here to download the detailed AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting Qualification Specification

The Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (AQ22) covers the following areas:

1. Business Awareness

Learning outcomes	Weighting
Understand business types, structures and governance, and the legal framework in which they operate	25%
Understand the impact of the external and internal environment on businesses, their performance and decisions	20%
Understand how businesses and accountants comply with principles of professional ethics	20%
Understand the impact of new technologies in accounting and the risks associated with data security	15%
Communicate information to stakeholders	20%
Total	100%

2. Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements

Learning outcomes	Weighting
Understand the accounting principles underlying final accounts preparation	5%
Understand the principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping	10%
Implement procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets	10%
Prepare and record depreciation calculations	10%
Record period end adjustments	10%
Produce and extend the trial balance	15%
Produce financial statements for sole traders and partnerships	20%
Interpret financial statements using profitability ratios	10%
Prepare accounting records from incomplete information	10%
Total	100%

3. Management Accounting Techniques

Learning outcomes	Weighting
Understand the purpose and use of management accounting within organisations	10%
Use techniques required for dealing with costs	15%
Attribute costs according to organisational requirements	20%
Investigate deviations from budgets	15%
Use spreadsheet techniques to provide management accounting information	15%
Use management accounting techniques to support short-term decision making	15%
Understand principles of cash management	10%
Total	100%

4. Tax Processes for Business

Learning outcomes	Weighting
Understand legislation requirements relating to VAT	25%
Calculate VAT	30%
Review and verify VAT returns	20%
Understand principles of payroll	15%
Report information within the organisation	10%
Total	100%

Click Here to download the detailed AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting Qualification Specification

AAT Registration Fees and Assessment fees are not included in the Course Fee.

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Payment Options

You may choose any of the following options to pay for your course

By Debit/Credit Card: You can pay in full on our website using the Enrol Online option. You may be eligible to claim a free Tablet PC (Eligibility Criteria Applies, Find More Here)

Flexible Payment Option: You may consider paying your fees over 6/12 equal monthly instalments/payment plan by paying an initial payment of 30% of Course Fees. The second payment will start from the 1st of the following month from the initial/first payment. The Total Amount payable under the payment plan(s) will be shown during the checkout.

Employer Funded: If your current employer is likely to fund the Course, please send us your employer details (Name, Address, email address, Telephone, and Contact Person) and we will send a Customised Course proposal to ensure a smooth enrolment experience. An invoice for the Employer can also be raised if required. (Find More Here)

Booking with Deposit

Fees are discounted for a Limited period, therefore early booking is always advisable, you can book your course by paying as little as £100 Deposit* especially if you are not ready to start your course now. Therefore, even when the course fee increases it does not affect you. When you book with a deposit, we can book your place for 6 months from the payment date. If you start the course within 6 months of the booking the deposit amount will be deducted from the total Course fees.

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*Please note, all deposit payments are non-refundable.

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On completion, you should receive an email with the updated course fee information & available Course start dates. One of our course advisors will also be in touch to check whether you require any further support.

Additional Fees:
AAT Registration Fees – Payable to AAT within 4 weeks of enrolment:
• Level 2 Certificate in Accounting - One-off registration fee - £180
• Level 3 Diploma in Accounting - One-off registration fee - £235

AAT Fees are subject to change, please check on the AAT website for current fees, all fees are correct at the time of publication.

Exam Fees are not included in the course fee, please Click Here to find the current exam fees.