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AAT Level 3 Accounting Course at Kaplan Milton Keynes

CostFREE
Duration6 days
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Milton Keynes. Evening classes run at Kaplan Milton Keynes, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship. Fees may apply for other learners. Over 8 days of classroom sessions, you'll cover advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, cost accounting records, and ethical practices for accountants. This level 3 aat accounting course builds on Foundation-level knowledge and takes your skills to a more complex, professional standard. Employers recognise this aat accounting qualification as a strong step into accounting roles. Advanced Diploma in Accounting Level 3 with certificate.

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 financial statements and 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 internal and external use.
  • You'll understand and apply ethical practices relevant to accounting work.
  • You'll work with VAT returns and indirect tax processes.
  • You'll use accounting software to record and process financial transactions.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based evening sessions at Kaplan Milton Keynes. Learning is tutor-led, with worked examples and practice questions throughout. Assessment is by 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.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: processing invoices, reconciliations, and ledger entries
  • Bookkeeper: maintaining day-to-day financial records for businesses
  • Payroll administrator: managing employee pay, deductions, and returns
  • Purchase ledger clerk: handling supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: managing customer accounts and credit control
  • Finance administrator: supporting finance teams in a range of sectors
  • Tax assistant: preparing VAT returns and supporting tax compliance work

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the next AAT stage, covering budgeting, financial performance, and optional specialist units such as tax and audit.
  • ACCA or CIMA: full professional accountancy qualifications for those aiming at chartered status. AAT Level 3 gives you exemptions from some early ACCA papers.
  • AAT Level 3 is also a recognised entry point for some accounting apprenticeships at higher levels.
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