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Accounting - AAT Diploma in Accounting L 3

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Key Facts

Qualification Aim
Accounting - AAT Diploma in Accounting L3

Entry Requirements
AAT Foundation NVQ2, or equivalent

Start Date
14 Sept 2010

What To Do Next?

Course Overview

Suitable for students interested in seeking employment in book-keeping or accounting, keeping the accounts of a small business, or progressing to further studies in the AAT accounting qualification. The course will include in-class exercises and homework.  Candidates will need to spend approximately 6 hours of personal learning time per week
 
The programme is delivered over 34 weeks  EITHER
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 6.00 - 9.00 OR
Tuesday 9.00 - 3.00

The course will also require attendance on 9 (3 hour) workshops which will be held on additional days/ evenings.

NB; These qualifications reflect the new AAT Accounting Standards

Course Structure

The programme will cover the following:

  • Accounts preparation 1 & 2 
  • Cash management
  • Costs & Revenues
  • Indirect Tax
  • Professional ethics in accounting and finance
  • Spreadsheet software

Qualification Aims

Students successfully completing this Diploma in Accounting L3 stage can progress to the Diploma in Accounting L4 Qualification.

Assessments/Examinations

The Course is examined by 7 Computer-based assessments

Cost / Equipment

Tuition Fee £T B C
Plus: 7 Computer based Assessments @£33 each (£231)

The AAT is a professional body.  Students will need to arrange and pay registration and examination fees direct to the AAT. 
Currently fees are:
AAT Student Admission fee: (one off) £34
UK student annual memebership fee: £74
 
Students will need to purchase 6 recommended textbooks, currently retailing at approximately £17 each.
 
Free tution is available to those in receipt of certain means tested benefits or to their unwaged dependents.  If you are not on benefits but find it difficult to pay any course related costs because of financial hardship, contact Student welfare on 01843 605048 to make an appointment with a welfare advisor.

Entry Requirements

Candidates will be required to possess one of the following:
 
AAT Foundation NVQ2, OR
BTEC National Certificate or Diploma, OR
Advanced VCE, OR
A levels, OR
Relevant Work Experience in Accounting
 
Knowledge of manual double entry book-keeping is essential and all applicants will be invited to attend a short informal  interview prior to the course commencing and will be expected to attend a special enrolment day.

Start Date

Daytime - 14 Sept  2010 - 9.00 - 3.00 (Tuesdays)
Eve - 14 Sept 2010 -  6.00 - 9.00 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for any of our courses, please complete and return an application form.

If you have any problems completing the form or have any questions regarding the application process, please contact our Student Admissions team on 01843 605049, or email student_admissions@thanet.ac.uk.