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AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Temple Quay, Avon St – Kaplan Bristol – Day or block release

CostFREE
Duration5 days
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDay or block release
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Temple Quay, Avon St. Classes run at Kaplan Bristol, part-time on a day or block release basis. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship. Fees apply otherwise, though a payment plan may be available. You'll cover advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, cost accounting records, and ethical practices for accountants. The course also includes financial processes and the preparation of reports and returns. It builds on Level 2 AAT study, and entry requirements include a Level 3 qualification, A Level or AS Level, or a Key Stage 5 Technical Certificate. The course runs over 4 days.

Who this course is for

Kaplan's Advanced Diploma in Accounting covers a range of complex accounting tasks, including maintaining cost accounting records and the preparation of reports and returns. You'll learn and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.

It is ideally suited for someone who has completed the Level 2 Foundation Certificate, someone who perhaps works in an accounts department at an intermediate level and wants to develop their accounting skills or someone who is looking to change their career. It is also an excellent A Level alternative.The Advanced Diploma is made up of 4 separately examinable units plus a synoptic assessment. Within the synoptic assessment you will be tested on two additional units, Ethics for Accounting and Spreadsheet for Accounting, as well as on the knowledge you've gained from the 4 underpinning units. You must have completed your studies for all separately examinable units before you attempt the synoptic assessment.

Entry requirements

Level 3 (Level 6 Scotland) A Level /AS Level (grades A-E) Key Stage 5 Technical Certificate

What you will learn

  • You'll record and maintain cost accounting records accurately.
  • You'll prepare financial reports and statutory returns.
  • You'll apply advanced bookkeeping techniques to complex transactions.
  • You'll produce final accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
  • You'll understand and apply ethical practices in accounting work.
  • You'll work through financial processes used in real accounting roles.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Kaplan Bristol, attending on a day or block release basis over 4 days. AAT Level 3 is assessed through a combination of computer-based exams and a synoptic assessment. The synoptic assessment draws on knowledge from across the qualification and tests your ability to apply it in an integrated way.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan Bristol will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant. Handling day-to-day bookkeeping and financial records.
  • Payroll administrator. Processing staff pay and HMRC submissions.
  • Purchase ledger clerk. Managing supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk. Tracking customer accounts and credit control.
  • Finance officer. Supporting budgeting and reporting in an organisation.
  • Management accounts assistant. Preparing internal financial reports.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 3, covering management accounting, financial statements, and tax. It also gives you exemptions toward ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW qualifications.
  • ACCA Qualification. For those aiming toward chartered accountant status. AAT Level 3 and 4 can earn you exemptions from some ACCA papers.
  • CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. An alternative route into management accounting for those interested in the commercial side of finance.
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