AAT Accounting Advanced Diploma Level 3

The AAT Accounting Diploma Level 3 course will offer further training in a number of accounting activities. These include the preparation of final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, treatment of VAT, use of spreadsheet software and aspects of costing.

NOTE: There is also a full-time AAT Fast Track course which includes the Certificate in Accounting Level 2 and Diploma in Accounting Level 3 over one year. Please visit our website or see the Guide to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses for further details.

Course Content

AAT Accounting Diploma Level 3 Units studied include:

• Accounts Preparation


• Preparation of Final Accounts for Sole Trader and Partnerships


• Spreadsheet Software


• Costs and Revenues


• Indirect Tax (VAT)


• Professional Ethics in Accounting

Assessment is achieved by a combination of computer based case studies and external computer based exams.

Entry Requirements

AAT Foundation, or Certificate Level 2, or an A Level in accounting, including extensive knowledge of double entry bookkeeping. Applicants without the above criteria will be interviewed to assess academic suitability.

Applicants should visit the AAT website and undertake the skills check to ensure that they start at the correct level.

Course Progression

On successful completion, students could progress to the Diploma in Accounting Level 4 to gain further accountancy skills that can lead to full membership of the AAT, and to higher professional accounting qualifications.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for an Part-Time course

Part-time courses can start at any point during the year,
please see the individual course listing for the next course start date or if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You may need to complete an application form for some of our part-time courses,
our part-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Part-Time Courses (PDF)

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application
being received by our Admissions team, if you do not receive this you should contact the team
on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.

Courses will run subject to sufficient applications being received.

*Are you 19 or over?

If you are 19 or over on the day your course starts, and your course is an approved qualification at level 3 or above, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of your tuition.

Please call (01206) 712777 for more information.