Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Advanced Certificate In Accounting

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Course Overview

The AAT ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING introduces more complicated accounting tasks, including the preparation of final accounts for sole traders and partnerships. Learners will also learn how to maintain cost accounting records and how to prepare reports and returns. In addition, there is a Professional Ethics unit, which can be completed at this level.

Accounting is the cornerstone of business.  The biggest multinationals and government department, the smallest local enterprises, and organisations of every size in between depend upon good financial management. The AAT Accounting qualification develops skills that enable people to work in many different kinds of companies and organisations – and improves their employment prospects.

Learning Outcomes

The Advanced Certificate consists of the following units:

Unit 5    Financial Accounting

Unit 5.1 Maintaining records relating to capital acquisition and disposal

Unit 5.2 Collecting and collating information for the preparation of final accounts

Unit 5.3 Preparing the final accounts of sole traders and partnerships

Unit 6    Recording and analyzing costs and revenues

Unit 6.1 Record and analyse information relating to direct costs and revenues

Unit 6.2 Record and analyse information relating to the allocation, apportionment and
            absorption of overhead costs

Unit 6.3 Prepare and evaluate estimates of costs of revenues.

Unit 15  Operating a cash management and credit control system

Unit 32  Professional Ethics for accounting technicians

Duration

1 year contact time

Unit 5 & 6 are assessed through a formal examination whilst unit 15 and 32 are assessed through a skills assessment.

Entry Requirements

Learners must be competent in the AAT Certificate in Accounting or a similar qualification.  Learners without the AAT Certificate in Accounting can apply at the AAT for RPL for placement onto the Advanced Certificate at a nominal cost.

Certification

Learners will receive a Certificate endorsed by the Association for Accounting Technicians upon successful completion of the qualification.

Please Note:

• Although great care is taken to ensure accuracy of the information on this site, please confirm all important details including dates and fees at time of registration.

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