AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is a potential route into employment with a globally recognised qualification accrediting the skills and knowledge required by employers.

The Level 3 Diploma in Accounting provides students with the specialist knowledge and skills required to progress their employment in an accounting or finance role. It also acts as a bridge into more advance accounting studies, usually the AAT level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.

Attendance is required at College on one day per week. There is a direct link between attendance and exam results so it is important not to miss any lessons.

This qualification is a progression route for students who have achieved the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.

The Level 3 Diploma in Accounting comprises four mandatory units:

• Business Awareness
• Financial accounting – Preparing financial statements
• Management accounting techniques
• Tax processes for Business

The purpose of this qualification is to ensure that students are well prepared to progress into a career in business, finance or professional accountancy, or into further education.

Students will learn and develop the skills needed for financial processes, including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping and preparing financial statements.

They will also understand the business environment, technology used in finance and accounting, business issues regarding payroll and value added tax (VAT). Also covered are management accounting techniques, ethical principles and sustainability considerations for accountants.