AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping

Are you hoping for a profitable career with plenty of room for progression?

This AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping, provided by Global Edulink, is the perfect opportunity for those taking the next steps in their career. This course will develop your understanding of financial transactions within a bookkeeping system such as recording financial transactions using double entry bookkeeping, reconciling a bank statement to the cash book and journal adjustments.

To potential employers, you are only as good as your CV, upon successfully complete this course will have an internationally recognised qualification, giving you a huge advantage over your competition. Learners will improve their skills to create long-standing career pathways and achieve career progression.

As well as this, the course material is delivered straight to you by Global Edulink, and can be adapted to fit in with your lifestyle. It is created by experts within the industry, meaning you are receiving accurate information, which is up-to-date and easy to understand.

Global Edulink makes online learning more personal, as we provide a tutor who will be on hand to give guidance and help whenever you need it.

The course covers 2 easy-to-manage modules:

• Bookkeeping transactions
• Bookkeeping controls

After each of the modules, you will sit a computer based exam. Don’t worry, if you’re not successful on the first try, you can re-sit the exam. However, you will need to pay a fee each time you re-sit an exam.

This course is comprehensive and covers the modules listed under the curriculum below.

Unit 1: Bookkeeping Transactions

This unit introduces you to the double-entry bookkeeping system and the associated documents and processes. You will gain an understanding of financial transactions within a bookkeeping system as well as the processing of customer transactions, supplier transactions and receipts and payments. You will also gain an understanding of processing transactions through the ledgers to the trial balance.

On completion of this unit, you will sit a computer-based test* at a local centre of your choice.

Unit 2: Bookkeeping Controls

This unit will allow you to understand payment methods, controls in a bookkeeping system and control accounts. This unit will also provide you with an understanding of using the journal and how to reconcile a bank statement with the cash book.

On completion of this unit, you will sit a computer-based test* at a local centre of your choice.

COURSE CURRICULUM

• UNIT 1: BOOKKEEPING TRANSACTIONS
• UNIT 2: BOOKKEEPING CONTROLS

Benefits you will gain:

• High-quality e-learning study materials and mock exams.
• Tutorials/materials from the industry leading experts.
• 24/7 Access to the Learning Portal.
• The benefit of applying forNUS extra Discount Card.
• Recognised Accredited Qualification.
• Excellent customer service and administrative support.

Method of Assessment:

This course is comprised of 2 computer-based examinations (the results of which you will receive immediately).

All AAT assessments are computer based, you can go through the course material qualification at your own pace, with our dedicated support every step of the way.

Assessments can be taken at centres local to you. Our dedicated bookings team will make all of the arrangements, so you can focus on your studies.

Please Note:

One sitting of each assessment is included in the course fee. Re-sits will be charged separately. There are resit restrictions for learners aged 16-19 living in the UK (excluding Scotland), contact us for further details.

Additional Payments:

Please note that the Computer Based Test (CBA) fees are payable separately to your exam centre. AAT membership fees are payable separately direct to the AAT.

Registration with the AAT / Registering for Exams

Please note that it is your responsibility to register as a student with the AAT and without this you will be unable to take your CBAs. Learners cannot be entered for an exam if the AAT membership fees have not been paid to the AAT.

AAT Admission Fees:

AAT Admission Fee £41 (if registering for the first time) – Pay directly to AAT

AAT Exam Fee:

Fees vary between approximately £60-£85 for each exam*Exam fees vary depending on the exam centre.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of this course you will be awarded the AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping.

• For those starting their career in finance or those within an administration role in a finance department.
• For those beginning their AAT career path who hope to progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Bookkeeping.
• This is a Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping course which means it is equivalent to a GCSE qualification.

• There are no specific entry requirements for this course. However, learners must be age 16 or over and should have basic understanding of the English Language, literacy, numeracy and ICT.

Successfully completing this course with Global Edulink can dramatically improve your career prospects, as you will earn an internationally recognised qualification from AAT. Also, you will be given practical, authentic accounting knowledge, making you ready for work. Overall, you will be a perfect candidate for prospective employers.