AAT - Using Accounting Software - Foundation Certificate in Accounting - Distance Learning
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- Exam(s) / assessment(s) not included in price, and must be purchased separately
- Tutor is available to students
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Overview
Using accountancy software (UACS)Unit assessment only (not tested within the synoptic assessment)
You’ll process sales and purchase transactions, bank and cash transactions, perform period end routine tasks like processing journals and reconciling bank statements, and produce reports for customers and suppliers.
Please note - you will be using Xero Accounting Software for the UACS exam.
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Structure
To pass this level, you'll be examined on five units (also known as subjects), of which one includes the synoptic assessment. This tests the knowledge you have gained throughout the level, covering multiple (but not all) units. All assessments are computer-based exams (CBE).
We recommend you study the Foundation Certificate papers in the following order:
Course 1 - Bookkeeping Transactions
Course 2 - Bookkeeping Controls
Course 3 - Elements of Costing
Course 4 - Using Accounting Software (Unit assessment only (not tested within the synoptic assessment)
Develop efficient accounting software skills to properly process sales and purchase transactions, bank and cash transactions, perform period-end routine tasks, and produce reports.
Additional synoptic assessment preparation
Tutor support
We will support you every step of the way throughout your AAT learning experience with us. You can contact a tutor and get the help you need quickly and easily.
Provided by our Tutors Support team (our dedicated team of expert tutors):
- Live chat (instant response via online messenger system)
- Email (we'll get back to you within 1 working day)
- Discussion forum (we’ll get back to you within 1 working day)
- Request a call back so you can speak to a tutor (we’ll arrange a call with you within 1 day).
Why study AAT with LGCA?
- Study anywhere, anytime on your laptop, phone or tablet through this fully online learning
- Award-winning learner management system (LMS)
- Immediate start
- Access to practice questions and mock assessments
- Topic focused learning modules, containing tutor-led bite-sized videos
- Engaging activities designed for effective online learning
- Integrated programme to guide you efficiently through the whole syllabus
Registration and Access
Once you complete an online purchase you will receive confirmation of account activation. Please allow 48 hours to get access to all the modules and for your eLearning account to be set up.
Who is this course for?
Distance Learning is ideal if you prefer to study at your own pace with printed materials. There's always expert tutor support available to keep you on track.
You don't need any previous experience or qualifications to start studying AAT, just a willingness to learn! It'll give you a step onto the accountancy career ladder if you...
- Have recently left school or college.
- Work in accounts in a junior or administrative role.
- Are thinking of changing career to become an accountant.
Did you know that accountancy is one of the most popular choices for people who want a new career path? Even though you need to be dedicated, you can easily fit AAT training around your work and personal life.
Salaries vary from job to job and city to city, but a typical entry accounts role could see you earning between £16,000-£24,000. Over time you could see this rise to as much as £37,000 as you progress and gain experience.
It also opens up further study options, including ACCA for finance and tax, or CIMA for corporate accounting where qualified salaries can exceed £60,000.
Requirements
You must be 16 or over and be competent in Maths and English to apply at Level 2.
If you have previous accountancy experience or A-Levels, you may be exempt from some exams.
Career path
With an AAT qualification, the world is your oyster! Whilst studying you'll develop the skills to get your first role as an Accounts Assistant. As you get further through the qualification, you'll be able to progress and even specialise with jobs such as Payroll Manager, Finance Analyst, Tax Manager and Bookkeeper becoming available.
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LGCA is a multi-accredited UK learning provider specialising in, but not limited to, the areas of governance, risk, compliance, financial services and cybersecurity.
LGCA is an accredited training partner (ATP) of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), offering fully online training courses for a great number of CISI qualifications. In addition to the CISI, the LGCA is also an accredited training institution the International Governance & Compliance Association (IGCA), the Association of Accounting Technisians (AAT), the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), and an accredited training provider of EXIN.
LGCA is part of the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) Group, one of Europe’s leading institutions for certified and executive education, eLearning and bespoke learning solutions in the financial sector. The Group specialises in providing practical & essential knowledge and skills for professionals to excel in their careers and meet the demands of today’s financial sector.
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