Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Fast Track to University Full-Time

Business Management and Financial Services - Finance and Accounts
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
FAST TRACK to University Full-Time(2010/2011)
Study Method:
The AAT qualification is combined with a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) award at Levels 2, 3 and 4 thus furthering its overall value. The valuable role played by the Association and its Members is evidenced by the support and recognition given by over 40,000 employers in the UK and abroad. The AAT qualification not only provides status and recognition for the technician role, but also gives accounting technicians a route to qualification with Chartered Professional Accountancy bodies.
Duration :One year course
Full Time 3-4 days per week
Who the Course is For:
The AAT qualification is a highly regarded professional qualification that will enhance a persons career prospects.
Assessment:
All stages are assessed by a combination of internal Skills Test and external (central) tests which the successful candidate must pass.
Foundation (NVQ Level 2)
Intermediate (NVQ Level 3)
1 central assessment - 7 skills test (Foundation)
2 central assessments + 3 skills test (Intermediate)
Course Leads To:
After completion of the Foundation, Intermediate and Technician levels, you will be a part qualified accountant.
These qualifications can be used to obtain exemptions from CIMA, ACCA and CIPFA examinations.
Entry Requirements:
Students should have a good standard of literacy and numeracy and normally should possess 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, two of which must be English and Maths. The GNVQ Intermediate Award with evidence of good numeracy skills would be appropriate.
Content:
The Foundation and Intermediate Stage - Year One:
This is the first step of the ladder for people without "A" Level qualifications or significant accounting experience. On this introductory course we provide tuition in basic accounting theory and practical subjects like Payroll Accounting, Computerised Accounting, ABC Bookkeeping Certificate, Financial Accounting and Cost Accounting.
1 Recording income and receipts
2 Making and recording payments
3 Preparing ledger balances and an initial trial balance
4 Supplying information for management control
21 Working with computers
22 Contribute to the maintenance of a healthy, safe and productive working environment
23 Achieving personal effectiveness
5 Maintaining financial records and preparing accounts
6 Recording and evaluating costs and revenues
7 Reports and Returns