AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate & Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping

Course Codes

AAT012 / AAT034

Gain a recognised qualification with this AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate and Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping course to make you stand out from the crowd!

Study double-entry bookkeeping, financial statements, VAT reporting, accounts for sole traders and much more!
Ideal for those looking to acquire further knowledge and skills, or for those progressing from the Access Award in Bookkeeping Level 1.
Provides career progression with the opportunity of progressing onto the AAT Accounting qualification.
AAT qualifications are recognised by all UK chartered and certified accountancy bodies and are widely sought after by employers.
This qualification provides a thorough foundation in bookkeeping and basic accounting practices, including the double-entry bookkeeping system.
Gain all the essential skills to manage a business's books effectively.

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This course is ideal for those hoping to start their own business, or work in a company’s finance department. AAT qualifications are recognised by all UK chartered and certified accountancy bodies and are widely sought after by employers.

All course materials will be delivered to you by post, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.

Achieve your dream career and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long-term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!

Course Duration

Up to two years.

Course Outcome

You will receive an AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 2 and an AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 3.

Entry Requirements

You must be 16 years old in order to enrol onto this course, as well as have basic mathematical skills and IT literacy.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments and five computer-based assessments.

AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 3

Applying the principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping
Implementing procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets
Preparing and recording depreciation calculations
Recording period and adjustments
Recording period and adjustments Producing and extending the trial balance

Distinguishing between the financial recording and reporting requirements of different types of organisation
Explaining the need for final accounts and the accounting and ethical principles underlying their preparation
Preparing accounting records from incomplete information
Producing accounts for sole traders
Producing accounts for partnership
Recognising the key differences between preparing accounts for a limited company and a sole trader

Understanding and applying VAT legislation requirements
Accurately completing VAT returns and submitting them in a timely manner
Understanding implications of errors, omissions and late filling and payment
Reporting VAT related information in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirement

AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 2

Understanding financial transactions within a bookkeeping system
Processing customer transactions
Processing supplier transactions
Processing receipts and payments
Processing transaction through the ledgers to the trial balance

Understanding payment methods
Understanding controls in a bookkeeping system
Using control accounts
Using the journal
Reconciling a bank statement with the cash book

Assessment

During this course, you will complete a number of tutor-marked assignments in preparation for your exams.

To achieve the AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 2, you will need to sit two computer-based assessments. These are sat under controlled conditions at an external exam centre.

To achieve the AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 3, you will need to sit three computer-based assessments. These are sat under controlled conditions at an external exam centre.

Booking your assessments

Exams can be included in the cost of this course. If you choose to add your assessments and book through us, they will take place at a centre in either Birmingham or Irthlingborough, near Northampton. When choosing to add your assessments to your booking, it is important to note that we are only able to book your assessments at the specified centres in either Birmingham or Irthlingborough, therefore, you must be prepared to travel to the centre to complete your assessment.

Alternatively, if you don’t add your assessments to your course, you will have to book and pay for these separately.

Course Duration

You will have up to two years to complete your course from the date of enrolment. This is enough time for you to work at your own pace.

Study Method

Once you enrol, you will receive all course materials by post and receive full tutor support for two years by email. Once registered with AAT you will also have access to online resources and additional support materials, including sample assessments.

Course Outcomes

You will receive an AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 2 and an AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 3.

Awarding Body

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) has been established for over 30 years and is a leading membership organisation for over 120,000 accounting professionals.

Dedicated personal tutor support.
Dedicated student support.
Assignment marking and feedback.
FREE CV critique service.
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers.
FREE XO Student Discounts membership.
Comprehensive study guide.
Open Study College pen and highlighter.
Student study planner.
Student notebook.
Document wallet.

To sit your exams, you must join AAT as a student member, which will then give you access to their resources. It is your own responsibility to pay for your student membership and exam fees, which are both payable to AAT.

If you do not add your assessments on to your course, you will also need to pay for your exams separately. These fees will be paid directly to the exam centre.

More information on fees can be found on the AAT website.

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.