AAT Level 2 Accounting Course. Study online at your own pace with Kaplan Online. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship. Fees may apply for other learners, and a Kaplan Payment Plan is available. This level 2 aat accounting course covers double-entry bookkeeping, costing, and accounting software. It suits people new to accounting and those already working in accounts who want a formal aat accounting qualification. The course is structured across 6 days of content. You'll finish with the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting, a Level 2 aat accounting certificate recognised by employers across the finance sector.
Who this course is for
Kaplan's Foundation Certificate in Accounting covers a range of basic accounting principles and techniques, from costing and double-entry bookkeeping to using accounting software.
It is ideally suited for someone who is new to accounting and finance, someone who perhaps works in an accounts department but wants to gain a qualification or enhance their foundation knowledge and skills or someone who is looking to change their career. Top five skills you'll gain:
Effective business communication skills including letters, memos and informal reports
Processing payments and receipts
Preparing invoices
Completing bank reconciliations
Using accounting software
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll use accounting software to process and manage accounts data.
You'll understand basic costing methods used in business finance.
You'll develop effective business communication skills relevant to accounting roles.
You'll build a foundation in accounting principles that supports further AAT study.
How you will learn
You'll study online through Kaplan Online's platform, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment for the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting is by computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit these exams when you're ready, giving you control over your study schedule.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan Online will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments in a finance team.
Bookkeeper, maintaining accurate financial records for a business.
