AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting - Level 3
Overview
We are pleased to announce that from September 2022 we will be offering the brand new suite of qualifications from AAT - Qualifications 2022.
The new qualifications launch on 1st September 2022. You will need to purchase an AAT student membership at the appropriate level for your course. The membership fee lasts for the whole duration of the qualification. This will be available from 1st September on the AAT website aat.org.uk
AAT accountancy courses are designed to teach you practical skills that you can transfer directly to your workplace or aid your career progression.
An AAT qualification offers you a professional status that reflects the skills you’ve worked so hard to gain. So, when employers see the letters MAAT after your name, they’ll know they’re dealing with a credible, up-to-date professional.
As a member of the AAT, you’ll have the support of the largest professional body for accounting technicians worldwide.
The Level 3 Diploma in Accounting covers a range of essential and complex accounting tasks, including maintaining cost accounting records and the preparation of reports and returns. Key themes have also been introduced throughout the suite of accounting qualifications including technology, ethics, sustainability and communication.
For further information on the AAT courses and qualifications, click here.
Start dates and fees
This course is available free of charge to anyone meeting the eligibility criteria for the Lifetime Skills Guarantee programme.
The table below shows you the week in which the course starts. You may be charged a fee for your course depending on your age and circumstances. If you are aged 24 or over and studying a qualifying Level 3,4 or 5 course you may be able to apply for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan to cover the costs.
The total fee is the cost of one year only.
| Start Date | Code | Annual Fee (Age) | Actions |
| over 19 |
| 18/09/2023 | 1759A103 | FREE* to £2573.00 | Apply |
* If you are aged 19-23 and studying your first Level 3 course then that course may be free. Please contact us for more details. If you are aged 19 or over and either studying a second Level 3 course or qualifying Level 4, 5 or 6 course you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the costs.
What will I study?
You will study a variety of units, which include (but is not limited to):
Business Awareness
• Understand business types, structures and governance, and the legal framework in which they operate
• Understand the impact of the external and internal environment on businesses, their performance and decisions
• Understand how businesses and accountant comply with principles of professional ethics
• Understand the impact of new technologies in accounting and the risks associated with data security
• Communicate information to stakeholders
Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
• Implement procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets
• Record period end adjustments
• Produce and extend the trial balance
• Produce financial statements for sole traders and partnerships
• Interpret financial statements using profitability ratios
Management Accounting Techniques
• Use techniques required for dealing with costs
• Investigate deviations from budgets
• Use spreadsheet techniques to provide management accounting information
• Use management accounting techniques to support short term decision making
• Understand principles of cash management
Tax Processes for Businesses
• Understanding legislation requirements relating to VAT
• Calculate VAT
• Review and verify VAT returns
• Understand principles of payroll
Entry requirements
You will need to possess AAT Level 2 in Accounting.
This course is for learners aged 19+ only. If you are aged16-18 and wishing to pursue a career in accounting, please consider our course Foundation Diploma in Accounting and Business – Level 2 or an apprenticeship.
How long is the course?
This is a part-time course that runs over one year as either a full day or two evenings per week.
How will I be assessed?
External assessment in each of the units.
If you are an external student and want to sit the Spreadsheet Software Assessment (Excel) at the college you are required to attend an assessment preparation class. Please email sally.willey@wnc.ac.uk or call 01623 0900128 for more details.
What does the course lead to?
AAT qualifications are recognised by employers as practical and technical qualifications that prepare students for the world of work and for working specifically in accountancy and finance roles. Find out more about where AAT can take you in your career.
The Advanced Diploma in Accounting can lead to employment as:
- Accounts assistant
- Accounts payable and expenses supervisor
- Accounts payable clerk
- Assistant accountant
- Audit trainee
- Bookkeeper
- Credit controller
- Finance assistant
- Payroll administrator
- Payroll supervisor
- Practice bookkeeper
- Tax assistant
What can I progress onto?
You can progress onto the Level 4 AAT qualification also available at the college.
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