Adult
Accounting - Level 3 (Daytime course)
This qualification covers a range of complex accounting tasks. You will learn and master financial processes, including accounting principles and concepts, preparing financial concepts, management accounting, tax processes and business awareness.
On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded an AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. This internationally recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification enables those working in accounting or those who looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the all-important certification often sought by employers.
About the course
The Level 3 course covers a range of key areas, including:
Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statement Management
Accounting Techniques
Tax Processes for Businesses
Business Awareness
You will also develop business communications and lifelong learning skills, applying what you learn on the course to the wider industry context.
You must have a sound knowledge of bookkeeping principles to undertake the AAT Level 3 programme. Achievement of an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is advantageous but not essential.
This course is assessed through computer-based exams for each unit.
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting.
Study Method - Face to face
On campus, you benefit from regular classes with a college tutor – without having to commit to attending multiple evenings each week. Your tutor will review what you have learnt during your online lessons and will be on hand to provide guidance on progress and assessment. Regular discussion with classmates will help to reinforce key points while also providing the additional support and motivation that comes from being part of a group.
Additional information
This Level 3 course is part of the Free Courses for Jobs initiative and is fully funded for eligible learners. Alternatively, you can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of studying this course. Please ask a member of college staff for more information.
The full fee for this course is approximately £2573. If you are 19 or over and have not already achieved a full level 3 qualification or if you are 19 or over and earning below the low wage threshold this course is fully funded. You may be able to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan for this course. Please note: all quoted fees are subject to change.Any failed exams attract a resit fee of £63.AAT Membership - £180 Booklist approx - £100
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