Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting (Distance Learning) - Unit in Costs and Revenues

The skills taught will include competency in the double entry system of accounting and the ability to complete more complex Profit and Loss and Balance Sheets. There will be a grounding elements of VAT and ability to carry out basic analysis of results to budgets. The course is arranged in the following units:- Account Preparation - This involves preparation of extended Trial Balance and investigations of errors in trading accounts Prepare Final Accounts for Sole Traders and Partnerships - This builds on the extended Trial Balance and beginning to prepare and understand the final accounts, such as profit and loss report and the Trial Balance for sole traders and partnerships. Cost and Revenues - This builds on basic costing and introduces students to more complex costing principles. Indirect Tax (VAT) - Gives an overview of the VAT system, including the rates, schemes and the completion of a VAT return. Professional Ethics - Investigates the standards expected of an accountant in relation to regulations and the AAT. Spread Sheet Software - This introduces students to a more accounts focused approach when using spread sheet software. There will be 5 computer based assessment and 1 computer based project. Some elements do include significant amounts of writing. Literacy skills are as critical as numeracy skills. Success depends on a number of things:- Regular contact, you will receive a weekly email from the AAT administrator, which will include exam dates, holiday periods and personal progression. If you are not active on the distance learning Moodle site weekly, you will receive an email followed by a letter and a phone call. Continued non activity can lead to being withdrawn from the course. Students are to inform the AAT administrator if they are unable to study, holidays, illness etc. The administrator will track your progress, provide feedback on achievements, book exams and ensure you are supported to a timely achievement. 1:1 reviews are available on request should you feel additional clarification or guidance is required. Workshops on specific subjects will be offered as a supplement to the online resources. Once all units in this level have been successfully completed you will be awarded a QCF Level 3 Diploma on in Accounting from the AAT, which is nationally recognised and can help to improve employment prospects and progression.Students will need to enrol onto each of the 6 units separately. Each unit is an individual course and students will have 12 weeks to complete each one. Students must complete all 6 units before they will gain the Level 3 Certificate. Distance learning programmes operate through the college online learning environment; resources are provided by and accessed through the Kaplan website and these include interactive tasks and workbooks. Students can access study materials and activities to develop their knowledge and understanding in preparation for assessments.