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AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting

Classroom based course with study materials, tutor support and ebook voucher


Acacia Learning

Summary

Price
£1,400 inc VAT
Finance options

12 or 18 month interest-free payment plans available.

Study method
Classroom
Duration
Part-time
Qualification
No formal qualification
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) not included in price, and must be purchased separately
  • Tutor is available to students

Location & dates

Location
Address
26 Havelock Walk
Havelock Walk
South East London
London
SE233HG
United Kingdom

Overview

The AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting qualification will prepare you for junior and entry level accounting roles. It delivers a solid foundation in finance administration - covering areas such as double entry bookkeeping to basic costing principles and using accounting software. The Foundation Certificate in Accounting is perfect for those who are new to finance or if you’re simply looking to brush up on your foundation knowledge and skills.

Upon successful completion of the Foundation Certificate in Accounting you will be able to apply for professional membership of AAT as an AAT Bookkeeper, gaining the designatory letters AATQB after your name.

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Description

The AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting covers a range of foundation accounting and finance skills in five mandatory units:

  • Bookkeeping Transactions
  • Bookkeeping Controls
  • Elements of Costing
  • Using Accounting Software
  • Work Effectively in Finance

A student completing this qualification will develop accountancy skills in double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing, as well as an understanding of purchase, sales and general ledgers. Students will learn to use accounting software and to develop the professional skills and behaviours needed to contribute effectively in the workplace. Working in accountancy requires good communication skills, IT skills and an understanding of the business environment, all of which are covered by this qualification.

Who is this course for?

Suitable for those:

  • working in accounts who would like a formal accounting qualification
  • looking to gain new skills to help with a career change
  • looking for an introduction to accounting and finance
  • wanting to formalise foundation knowledge before progressing on to higher AAT qualifications

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An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.