Advanced Diploma Accounting
Course Overview
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is a well-respected and
recognised qualification within the accounting profession and employers.
Students who gain this Advanced Diploma as well as the Professional Diploma
and who have relevant accounting work experience can apply for membership of the
AAT and will normally get exam exemptions from the Chartered Accounting
Bodies.
The Advanced Diploma covers more complex financial processes including the
preparation of accounts for sole traders and partnerships, VAT, management
accounting and costings and professional ethics.
Learning activities will be carried out using a blended approach. Online
resources will be available, and various teaching aids will be used. The
teaching sessions consist of lectures and student activities to test the
student's understanding of the topics taught.
In addition to this, the students are expected to complete six hours per week
self-directed study in order to reinforce and develop their learning. This is
for the evening course only, daytime course will be fully taught face to
face
What You Will Study
Four mandatory units plus a synoptic exam which includes Ethics and Spreadsheets:
- Financial Accounting: Preparing financial statements
- Management accounting techniques
- Tax processes for Business
- Business Awareness
The course is based at college, at either:
Thursday daytime course 9:00am-4:30pm
Or
Thursday evening 6:00-9:00pm
There are four computerised assessments in total which are set by the AAT and
taken online at the College. Two of the units will be marked electronically, and
results will be given within a few hours of the exam. Business awareness and
Management accounting will be marked by AAT and these results take 6 weeks
GCSEs at Grade 9-4 in English and Maths.
AND
Have a job role in Finance or Accounting.
AND
You will need to have successfully completed the AAT Level 2 Foundation
Certificate in Accounting.
Consideration will be given to students who have a suitable alternative
qualification in accounting.
£2,573
Additional Fees:
All students are required to register with AAT upon enrolment. The fee for
this is payable directly to AAT and includes admission and annual membership.
Course books are also required and these cost around £15 per unit.
Students may progress through the AAT levels to level 4, then to further Accounting qualifications with one of the Chartered bodies. The AAT has close links with various accountancy bodies and exam exemptions may be available if you choose to progress to Chartered level.