1Course Overview
AAT Level 1 Access Award & Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping inc Assessments
Course code: AAT033
Achieve two recognised qualifications without the stress of booking exams - all from the comfort of your own home!
As well as your AAT course materials and tutor support, this combined course includes the examination fees needed to successfully gain your AAT qualifications.
An Access Award is an entry level qualification (Level 1) that provides students with introductory knowledge of bookkeeping in order to advance onto higher level AAT qualifications.
This course will allow you to:
- Develop a basic understanding of manual bookkeeping
- Learn how to identify monetary assets and terminology
- Know how to process transactions
The Level 2 Foundation Certificate is a higher level qualification that will allow students to expand and build on the knowledge gained in the Level 1 Access Award.
- 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
- 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
- Completion of the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping will enable you to gain credit towards the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
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.
You can work at your own pace and in your own time.
Achieve your dream career and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success!
2Course Content
Level 1 Access Award in Bookkeeping:
Qualification Number: 603/1308/0
Guided Learning Hours: 45
Total Qualification Time: 84 hours
Understand the role of the bookkeeper (10%)
- The duties and responsibilities of a bookkeeper
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Accuracy
Understand financial transactions (15%)
- Buying and selling
- Bookkeeping terminology
- Transactions
Process customer and supplier transactions (35%)
- Invoices and credit notes
- Recording information
- Outstanding amounts
Process receipts and payments (40%)
- Recording receipts and payments
- Understanding and using the cash book
- Checking the cash book
Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping:
Unit 1: Bookkeeping Transactions (GLH: 60)
- 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
Unit 2: Bookkeeping Controls (GLH: 45)
- Understanding payment methods
- Understanding controls in a bookkeeping system
- Using control accounts
- Using the journal
- Reconciling a bank statement with the cash book
3Other Information
Assessment
This qualification is assessed through 3 computer-based assessments and four tutor-marked assessments. This computer-based assessment is to be sat under controlled conditions at an external examination centre. Your tutor will help you to decide when you are ready to take the assessments.
Course Duration
This course takes approximately 169 hours to complete (84 for Level 1, 85 for Level 2). You will have 18 months to complete your course (6 months for Level 1, 12 for Level 2) so you are able to study at a pace that suits you.
Study Method
Once you enrol, you will receive all course materials by post and receive full tutor support for six months. Once you have registered with AAT you will also have online access to online resources and additional support materials, including sample assessments.
Qualification
On successful completion of your AAT exams you will receive a Level 1 Access Award in Bookkeeping and a Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping awarded by The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) has been established for over 30 years and is a leading membership organisation for over 140,000 accounting professionals.
4Q&As
Your Questions Answered
What do I need to enrol onto this course?
You must be 16 years old in order to enrol onto this course, as well as have basic mathematical skills and IT literacy.
What is included in the cost of my course?
- Comprehensive study guide
- Dedicated personal tutor support by email
- Dedicated student support
- Accreditation
- Assignment marking and feedback
- Exclusive Open Study College Study Pack
- FREE CV writing service
- FREE NUS Extra Card
Are there any additional costs?
To sit your exams, you must join AAT as a student member, which will then give you access to their resources. However, the cost of the exams are included within the price of the course.
What if I live outside of the UK?
You are still able to study this AAT course but must take the examinations within the UK at the Irthlingborough centre as this is the only guaranteed way to access examination centres.
What happens if I lose my course pack?
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.
What if I still have questions?
That’s not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Support Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.
