Advanced Diploma in Accounting with AAT

If you already have some accounting and bookkeeping knowledge, this Diploma will build on your existing knowledge and put you in the perfect position to gain a prestigious AAT Level 3 Qualification.

You’ll study key core AAT subjects such as accounts preparation, cost and revenues and indirect tax to name just a few. These courses will arm you with the essential know-how to be able to competently and professionally handle the Accounts within an organisation.

Throughout the duration of your studies, you’ll have access to MyAAT, the online resource for AAT students, where you can access study support and resources as well as exclusive AAT member benefits.

On completion of this Diploma, you’ll be in the ideal position to gain the well-respected Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.

There are seven core subjects within this diploma:

Accounts Preparation – in this subject you’ll learn about accounting principles and concepts as well as the nature and importance of the different categories of accounting.

Prepare Final Accounts for Sole Traders and Partnerships – you will learn how to prepare financial statements for sole traders and partnership organisations. You’ll learn and understand the significance and limitations of the trial balance and become familiar with the statement of financial position and profit and loss.

Cost and Revenues – Learn to recognise different approaches to cost accounting and make informed and reasoned judgements to guide management.

Professional Ethics – through studying this course you’ll gain an insight and understanding of the principles of ethical working with internal and external customers, how to act and what action you need to take with suspected breaches and the ethical responsibility of those in the finance industry.

Indirect Tax – in this course you’ll learn VAT regulations and how to accurately complete a VAT return in a timely manner to meet strict deadlines. You’ll also cover how to make adjustments accordingly if required.

Microsoft Excel - Learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard and be confident using this essential software.

Microsoft Excel Expert - Acquire advanced spreadsheet skills by covering importing and exporting data, creating templates, linking workbooks, data tools, analysis and pivot tables.

Along with the core subjects, you also then choose an additional three elective subjects. These could be any of your choosing but we would recommend selecting from the below list:

• Effective Business Communication
• Sage 50 Accounts
• Time Management
• Introduction to Business Structure and Law
• How to coach an effective team
• Effective Meeting Skills
• Health & Safety Essentials

If you have ambitions to become a qualified, reputable accountant, book-keeper, Finance Administrator, Treasurer or be able to handle the finances in your own business then this Diploma will help you get where you want to be.

On completion of the Diploma, you’ll be well placed to go on and attain a AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.

All levels of experience welcome

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