Key Facts
- Starting
9 Sep 2024- Location
- Wandsworth
- Start Time
- 09:30
- End Time
- 15:30
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Monday
- Start Date
- 9 Sep 2024
- End Date
- 30 Jun 2025
- Level
- Level 3
- Code
- WTE3020CP
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping (Pathway to Level 3 Diploma in Accounting) (Blended Learning)
This part-time AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping is ideal for those who want to work at a steady pace towards ultimately achieving a full Level 3 Diploma in Accounting over two years.
On successful completion of this one-year course, you will have achieved the first two modules of the full Level 3 Diploma and will receive an AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping.
Tax Processes for Business Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements
By doing this you will learn enhanced skills and expertise in bookkeeping activities, critical for the smooth and efficient running of all finance departments.
To support your learning and to prepare you for your career in accountancy, this course has the advantage of including two additional qualifications which you will be able to add to your CV; Principles of Business Administration and Understanding Data Protection and Data Security.
Progression- Next Steps
Students will be able to use their AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping as a foundation to go on and complete the remaining two modules of the full Level 3 Diploma In Accounting.
At the end of your AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping course, your tutor will be able to confirm whether you can study these modules at South Thames College and/or advise you of alternative training providers.
PLEASE NOTE: Advanced Learner Loans are available to cover the fees
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Entry Requirements
The AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting is suitable students in part time education who are interested in pursuing a career in this occupational area. It is also suited to adult students, career changers and those seeking to further develop their knowledge and skills in this occupational area.
You must hold the AAT L2
Minimum GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/5.
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Course Content
Course ContentTerm 1 Preparing Financial Statements including: Double entry bookkeeping Accounting for VAT and payroll Capital and revenue expenditure Depreciation Disposal of capital assets Purchase of capital assets The Trial Balance and journals Suspense accounts Underlying accounting principle Inventory Irrecoverable and doubtful debts Accruals and prepayments Control Accounts Bank Reconciliations The extended Trial Balance Sole trader accounts Partnership accounts Incomplete records Ratios
Bonus Qualification- NCFE Level 2 Principles of Business Administration
Term 2 Tax Processes For Businesses (Part 1) including: VAT registration PAYE Registration VAT documentation PAYE documentation Input and Output tax VAT accounting schemes VAT Returns VAT Overseas matters Penalties and errors Payroll
Bonus Qualification: NCFE Level 2 Understanding Data Protection and Data Security
Term 3
Tax Processes For Businesses (Part 2) Bonus Learning: Accounting and/or Payroll Software
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Progression Next Steps
On completion, students can progress to- Take the further two modules of the AAT L3 Diploma in Accounting
- Alternatively, if you are considering going on to study at university, this qualification will also attract UCAS points.
On successfully completing this qualification, you can apply for AAT bookkeeping membership and achieve professional AATQB status.
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Additional Information
Those who already possess a full Level 3 qualification (A-Levels or full L3 diplomas) will be able to apply for Government 'Advanced Learner Loans'; these mean that fees can be paid post-qualification, on a monthly basis. Repayments are based on salary but do not commence until income is above £27,295. -
Course Structure
This is a blended learning course and will be a combination of face-to-face classroom teaching and online learning/self-study. -
Assessment Details
You will sit an AAT computer based exam at the end of each unit.