AAT Technician Accounting
| Department: ACCOUNTING & FINANCE |
Subject area: Accounting |
| Course Code: 0431A - 1/2 |
Course Level: 4 |
Awarding Body: Association of Accounting
Technicians |
Location: UCMK |
| Mode of study: PT |
Duration: 2 years |
| Start Date: September or January |
Award: AAT Technician |
There are a wide variety of job opportunities in accountancy and this qualification is suitable if you are already working and wish to become qualified or you want to develop a career in this area. It is a qualification which is recognised nationally and internationally and by all the accounting bodies. The tutors are well qualified and experienced in the accounting field. It is a natural progression from the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and leads to the final qualification for the Association of Accounting Technicians.
Entry Requirements:
You will need to have achieved AAT Intermediate Accounting NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent accountancy qualification and be working in an accountancy environment.
Key Features
- Internationally-recognised, professional qualification
- You can study whilst working full-time.
About the Course
A management project is normally completed during the second year, when individual support is provided on a flexible basis. There are joining points in September and January.
Course Content
The course consists of six units, including:
- Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
- Operating a Cash Management and Credit Control System
- Preparing Personal Tax Computations
- Managing Systems and People in Accountancy
- Contributing to the Management of Performance and Value - Analysing Costs and Monitoring Performance
- Contributing to the Planning and Control of Resources - Budgeting, Forecasts and Comparisons with Actuals.
Assessment
The units are assessed by a mixture of in-class skills tests, workplace or simulated evidence, a work-based managerial project and AAT central examinations, which are scheduled for December and June annually.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities in accountancy are well structured and wide-ranging. The AAT's qualification is based on actually doing the work so future employers know that as well as the underpinning knowledge, you have the skills and practical experience to perform and excel in an accounting role. Once you have qualified, you can become a full member of the AAT, as well as gaining the opportunity to move into Chartered Accountancy.
Next Steps
On successful completion of this course, you may wish to progress to the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting or the Accounting Foundation Degree (validated by the University of Northampton).
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