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Level 2
AAT Level 2 Accountancy
COURSE OVERVIEW
The AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting provides a solid foundation in accounting principles, preparing you for entry-level roles such as Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper, and Payroll Administrator. It also offers progression to advanced qualifications like AAT Level 3 and 4, and can lead to chartered accountancy with bodies like ACCA, CIMA, or ICAEW. This course is ideal for beginners, career changers, and those looking to enhance their accounting skills.
Course Content:
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Introduction to Bookkeeping:
- Understanding manual and digital bookkeeping systems.
- Learning the principles of double-entry bookkeeping.
- Processing customer and supplier transactions, receipts, and payments.
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Principles of Bookkeeping Controls:
- Exploring control accounts, journals, and reconciliations.
- Preparing VAT control accounts and ledger accounts.
- Using the journal to record transactions and correct errors.
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Principles of Costing:
- Introduction to basic costing principles.
- Understanding cost recording systems and techniques.
- Providing information on actual and budgeted costs and income.
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The Business Environment:
- Gaining knowledge of key business concepts and their practical applications.
- Understanding the legal system and principles of contract law.
- Learning about the implications of setting up a business.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Entry Requirements:
- No Formal Qualifications Required; however a good understanding of basic math and English is essential to be successful on this course.
Skills Needed:
- Attention to Detail: Essential for tasks such as bookkeeping and data entry.
- Analytical Thinking: Helpful for analysing financial information and solving problems.
- Organisational Skills: Important for managing your studies and practical assignments.
After completing the AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting, you have several career and further study options:
Career Opportunities:
Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper, Payroll Administrator, Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk, Finance Assistant, Trainee Accountant/Accounts Technician
Further Study:
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting: Build on the knowledge gained at Level 2 and cover more complex accounting tasks, including advanced bookkeeping, final accounts preparation, and management accounting.
Exams and Assessments:
- Computer-Based Exams (CBEs): Each unit is assessed through CBEs. These exams provide immediate results.
- Synoptic Assessment: This assessment tests your understanding of the connections between different topics covered in the course. It includes multiple-choice questions, numeric gap questions, and written answers.
The pass mark for the AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting is 70% for each exam. This applies to both the individual unit assessments and the synoptic assessment.
Students are required to register with AAT. This is a one-off fee of £180 for UK students.
Purchase of study materials such as course text books.