Accounting & Book-keeping

Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Evening)

Introduction

This introductory level is where you will get to develop your skills in finance administration, exploring basic costing principles, double entry bookkeeping and purchase, sales and general ledgers. This Level 2 accountancy qualification provides you with the knowledge you need to progress on to further accountancy qualifications.

The purpose of this qualification is to ensure that students are well prepared to progress into a career in business, finance or professional accountancy.

Employers also contribute to the development of AAT qualifications. A student who passes an AAT assessment is passing a test of real workplace skills, set in a real workplace context which has been reviewed by practitioners and industry experts.

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  0051

• Entry Criteria

  GCSE English and maths grade A* - C, or equivalent qualification, are required. If you have suitable accounting experience this will be taken into consideration. This course is for students aged 19 or over, if you are under 19 you will be better suited to an apprenticeship programme.

  
  Our part-time provision is designed primarily for adult students, aged 19 and over. Students aged 16 to 18 may be allowed to enrol on the course at the discretion of the Head of Admissions and Head of School. If you have any queries please contact our admissions team on 01923 812345.
• What will I study?

  Topics include: - Elements of costing - Using accounting software - Working effectively in finance - Bookkeeping transactions - Bookkeeping controls

  All of the five units within the qualification are mandatory. Four units are assessed individually in end-of-unit assessments, but this qualification also includes a synoptic assessment that students sat towards the end of the qualification. The synoptic assessment draws on and assesses knowledge and understanding from across the qualification.

• What can I do next?

  This course is a good foundation for progressing on to higher level financial qualifications, such as the Level 3 AAT Advanced Certificate.

• Fee Info

  Course Fee: £884.00

  
  You may be eligible for funding to assist with courses fees and costs. To find out more please contact us on 01923 812345.
• Dates and Times

  Starting	Time	Day	Duration	Site
  23 Sep '20	18:00 - 21:00	Wednesday	33 weeks	Watford Campus

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