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Accounting & Professional Studies

AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting (part-time) - D049

Hamilton Campus Part Time Level 3 Duration 34 weeks
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The Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (Part-time) is the second stage of the full AAT qualification, for those who have completed the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. It is a professional course which will give you the skills to excel at a wide range of accounting and finance jobs.
Timetable for January Start:
Thursday evening 18:00 — 21:00
Course Details
On the Level 3 Diploma you are introduced to more advanced bookkeeping and final accounts preparation techniques. You will also learn: Business Awareness & Financial Management Preparing Financial Statements & Management Accounting Techniques Tax Processes for Businesses These are under the new AAT Q2022 qualification, which is available from 1st September 2022 This qualification is equivalent to A-level standard
Timetable Info
Thursday evening 18:00 — 21:00
Entry Guidelines

To study a Level 3 qualification, you will need:

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 4-9 including English and/or Maths (or L2 Functional Skills in English and/or Maths)
                                     OR
A relevant Level 2 qualification and English or Maths at Grade 4 or above (or L2 Functional Skills in English and/or Maths)

Satisfactory interview and/or assessment

If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

 

Assessment Method
By computer based assessments that are externally marked.
Additional Information
A requirement of this course is membership with the AAT (The Association of Accounting Technicians). For 2022-2023 the cost of registering for the AAT for this qualification is £225, which must be paid to the AAT. It is advantageous to pay this as soon as possible, in order to gain access to the wide range of learning resources available from the AAT. Please be aware that criminal offences, bankruptcy and IVAs will affect your application for membership with the AAT. See course leader for further details. Initial unit exams are included in the course fees. Exam resits are an extra cost, which at level 3 is £60 for all exams. There is also an extra cost for course textbooks, which is approximately £60. If you are able to access this course for free, you should be aware that you are still required to pay for the extra fees to AAT, any exam resits, and the course books, although you can also apply for a college bursary to help with a contribution towards these costs.
Where can I progress to?

Progression to the AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting and then on to the Chartered Professional qualifications

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If you are aged 19+ and living in the Liverpool City Region (inc Wirral), many courses will be free. If you are aged 19+ and live outside the Liverpool City Region, this course may be free. Terms & conditions apply.

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Fee : £2300.00

The fee quoted is for the academic year 24/25.

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