This course is suitable for those who have previously completed the Foundation Certificate and wish to develop their skill set. It will also suit those who wish to pursue full AAT membership and would like a formal recognition of their skills.
Overview and modules
This course provides more complex financial skills, including preparing final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, VAT returns, management accounts and professional ethics.
The course will include:
- Preparing financial statements
- Making year end provisions for doubtful and irrecoverable debts, accruals and prepayments
- Calculating depreciation
- Correcting errors within financial statements
Assessment methods
4 unit assessments and 1 synoptic assessment which are externally marked.
Entry requirements
- AAT Level 2 OR
- Other accountancy qualification eg ACCA Foundation FA1 and MA1
- Suitable work experience – able to prepare trial balance and correct errors within the trial balance from a suspense account
- Basic knowledge including: understanding of debits and credits and T accounts, understanding of how sales / purchase ledger and sales / purchase ledger control accounts work
Continue your studies
Progress to Level 4 AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting.
There are many employment opportunities for those achieving the Advanced Diploma in Accounting including Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor, Audit Trainee, Credit Controller, Payroll Administrator, Practice Bookkeeper and Tax Assistant.
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