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AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Islington – Kaplan Islington – 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 Islington. Classes run at Kaplan Islington, part-time on a day or block release basis. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship for eligible learners. Fees may 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 runs over 4 days of taught study. It builds on foundation-level accounting knowledge and prepares you for more senior finance roles.

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 prepare final accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
  • You'll maintain cost accounting records and analyse cost data.
  • You'll apply advanced bookkeeping techniques including accruals and prepayments.
  • You'll prepare reports and returns for management and statutory purposes.
  • You'll understand and apply ethical practices relevant to accounting work.
  • You'll work with financial processes including VAT returns and payroll concepts.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Kaplan Islington, attending on a day or block release schedule. Assessment is through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Each unit has its own exam, which you sit when you're ready. There is no coursework or portfolio for this qualification. You'll work through the syllabus in structured taught sessions.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, handling day-to-day financial transactions
  • Bookkeeper, maintaining accurate financial records for businesses
  • Payroll administrator, processing employee pay and deductions
  • Finance assistant, supporting management accounts and reporting
  • Purchase or sales ledger clerk, managing creditor and debtor accounts
  • Credit controller, monitoring and chasing outstanding payments

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 3. Covers budgeting, financial statements, and tax, and is the final AAT qualification before moving into chartered study.
  • ACCA or CIMA. If you want to become a chartered accountant, completing AAT Level 4 can give you exemptions from early ACCA or CIMA exams, shortening the route to chartered status.
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