Study Plan
Introduction to Business Accounting
Business Documents and Discounts
The Banking System
Double Entry System
Day Books
Input and Output VAT
Payroll Accounting Procedures
Trial Balance
The Journal
Credit Control
The Cash Book
Reconciliations
Business Law
Practical Accounting Work Skills
Duration :
12 months
Description :
AAT Certificate in Accounting
Course Details
If you'd like to gain a good "hands on" grasp of essential accounting skills and principles, and how to apply them in your job, this course offers just what you're looking for.
Unlike more formal bookkeeping training, it keeps the focus on practical application. As a result, by the end of your course, you will have gained a good understanding of both manual and computerised accounts and you will know how to use them in a "real world" setting.
Given its down-to-earth focus, this training is ideal for anyone already working in an accounting practice, or in the finance department of either a public service organisation or commercial business. It's a great way to sharpen your skills and increase your value to your employer.
Equally, it's perfect if you're seeking a practical introductory training that will open the door to your first job in accounting. That's because you will learn all the core skills as you progress through your course, and so don't need any experience before you begin.
Another big advantage of your Certificate course is that it, at the end of it, you will have the option of undertaking further training in order to progress towards the full AAT Accounting Qualification.
Awarded by the Association of Accounting Technicians - the leading professional body for Accounting Technicians, with over 100,000 members worldwide - this prestigious qualification is guaranteed to give you the edge throughout your career, and will open the door to a huge range of well paid and highly respected accounting
Qualifications
At the end of your course you will be ready to sit the exam and skills test for the AAT Certificate. From there, if you wish, you'll be able to go on to study for the Advanced Certificate - the next step on your way to the full AAT Accounting Qualification.
You will also have the option of taking the Sage Certifcate of Competency.
The AAT is the leading professional body for Accounting Technicians, with over 100,000 members worldwide - this prestigious qualification is guaranteed to give you the edge throughout your career, and will open the door to a huge range of well paid and highly respected accounting roles.
The AAT is supported by the main UK chartered accountancy bodies, for whom AAT qualifications can provide exemptions on the route to becoming a chartered accountant.
CIPFA
ICAS
ICAEW
CIMA
ACCA
Study Plan
Introduction to Business Accounting
Business Documents and Discounts
The Banking System
Double Entry System
Day Books
Input and Output VAT
Payroll Accounting Procedures
Trial Balance
The Journal
Credit Control
The Cash Book
Reconciliations
Business Law
Practical Accounting Work Skills
Assignments
You will be asked to complete and submit a total of 8 assignments and two 'mock' exams during your AAT Accounting course. This will enable your personal tutor to see your progress, offer helpful feedback, and ensure you're getting the very most from your training.
Study Details
Your AAT Certificate training is spread over six workbooks and carefully structured to let you learn at your own pace, in a logical way.
Each new study topic adds to the knowledge you have already gained, and you should be able to complete the entire course within approximately 160 hours of study.
Why not complete our Skills Check?
The AAT Diploma pathway is divided into three levels, so taking our Skills Check is highly recommended. Just send your completed questionnaire back to us, in complete confidence, and we'll suggest the best level for you to start at.
Sample Course Material
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AATCertificate in Accounting
Careers
By equipping you with the practical, hands-on accounting skills employers are looking for, your AAT Certificate training will prepare you for your first specialist accounting role. This could be as a Bookkeeper, Accounts Clerk, Company Cashier, Sales or Purchase Ledger Clerk, or trainee Financial Accounts Assistant. Then, with further experience and training, you will be able to progress to more senior positions paying as much as £40,000 year.
A highly practical first stage training with the focus on teaching you "hands on" accounting skills.
Ideal for existing finance department staff who wish to progress, and for new entrants to accounting.
Awarded by the Association of Accounting Technicians - the leading professional body.
A recognised pathway to higher AAT qualification
Covers both manual and computerised accounts, plus practical Accounting work skills
Association of Accounting Technicians Certificate
About ACCA
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the largest and fastest-growing global professional accountancy body with 296,000 students and 115,000 members in 170 countries.
Why ACCA?
World Class Reputation
As a fast-growing global professional accountancy body with over 100 years of experience the ACCA has built a reputation for excellence that is recognised by employers around the world.
Flexibility
The ACCA Qualification gives you the opportunity of working in many sectors from public practice, public sector, financial services to the corporate sector - offering a broad range of complex and interesting roles.
BSc( Hons) in Applied Accounting
How to become fully qualified
In order to qualify as an ACCA member any individual registering on the ACCA after 1 January is required to complete:
14 exams (nine of which are eligible for exemptions)
Relevant practical experience, with a minimum of three years
An online Professional Ethics module
The Syllabus Structure
FUNDAMENTALS LEVEL
9 papers (3 knowledge & 6 skills)
Knowledge Module
F1 - Accountant in Business
F2 - Management Accounting
F3 - Financial Accounting
Skills Module
F4 - Corporate and Business Law
F5 - Performance Management
F6 - Tax FA 2006
F7 - Financial Reporting
F8 - Audit and Assurance
F9 - Financial Management
PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
5 papers (3 essentials & 2 options)
Essentials Module
P1 - Professional Accountant
P2 - Corporate Reporting
P3 - Business Analysis
Options Module
P4 - Adv Financial Management
P5 - Adv Performance Management
P6 - Adv Taxation
P7 - Adv Audit and Assurance
F1 Accountant in Business
Course Summary
This course builds your knowledge of the wider business environment and helps you understand the basic principles of effective management. Our courses are designed to focus on the most important aspects of the syllabus including:
Business organisation, structure, governance and management
Key environmental influences and constraints on business and accounting
History and role of accounting in business
Specific functions of accounting and internal financial control
Leading and managing individuals and teams.
F2 Management in Accounting
Course Summary
This course develops your knowledge and understanding of basic cost and quantitative information required for business decision-making. Our courses are designed to focus on the most important aspects of the syllabus including:
The nature and purpose of cost and management accounting
Cost classification, behaviour and purpose
Business mathematics and computer spreadsheets
Cost accounting techniques
Short-term decision-making techniques.
F3 Financial Accounting (UK)
Course Summary
By the end of this course you will be able to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts relating to financial accounting. Our courses are designed to focus on the most important aspects of the syllabus including:
The context and purpose of financial reporting
The qualitative characteristics of financial information and the fundamental bases of accounting
The use of double entry and accounting systems
Recording transactions and events
Preparing a trial balance
Preparing basic financial statements
Skills Module
F4 Corporate & Business Law (UK)
Course Summary
This course will develop your skills and knowledge of the general legal framework relating to business. Our courses are designed to focus on the most important aspects of the syllabus including:
Essential elements of the legal system
The law of obligations
Employment law
The formation and constitution of business organisations
Capital and the financing of companies
Management, administration and regulation of companies
Legal implications relating to companies in difficulty or in crisis
Governance and ethical issues relating to business.
F5 Performance Management
Course Summary
On completion of this course you will be able to apply management accounting techniques to quantitative and qualitative information. Our courses are designed to focus on the most important aspects of the syllabus including:
Specialist cost and management accounting techniques
Decision-making techniques
Budgeting
Standard costing and variances analysis
Performance measurement and control
F6 Tax FA2007
Course Summary
TThis course will develop your knowledge and skills relating to the tax system, applicable to individuals and companies. Our courses are designed to focus on the most important aspects of the syllabus including:
The UK tax system
Income tax liabilities
Corporation tax liabilities
Chargeable gains
National insurance contributions
Value added tax
The obligations of tax payers and/or their agents.
F7 Financial Reporting (UK)
Course Summary
This course will enable you to prepare, present, analyse and interpret financial statements which conform to UK standards. Our courses are designed to focus on the most important aspects of the syllabus including:
A conceptual framework for financial reporting
A regulatory framework for financial reporting
Financial statements
Business combinations
Analysing and interpreting financial statements.
F8 Audit & Assurance (UK)
Course Summary
This course builds your knowledge and understanding of the process and application of undertaking an audit assurance engagement. Our courses are designed to focus on the most important aspects of the syllabus including:
Audit framework and regulation
Internal audit
Planning and risk assessment
Internal control
Audit evidence and review
Audit reporting.
F9 Financial Management
Course Summary
On completion of this course you will understand what is expected of a financial manager, including issues affecting investment and financing. Our courses are designed to focus on the most important aspects of the syllabus including:
Financial management function
Financial management environment
Working capital management
Investment appraisal
Business finance
Cost of capital
Business valuations
Risk management.
PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
5 papers (3 essentials & 2 options)
Essentials Module
P1 Professional Accountant
Course Summary
This course teaches you how to apply relevant knowledge, skills and judgement in carrying out the role of an accountant. Our courses are designed to focus on the most important aspects of the syllabus including:
Governance and responsibility
Internal control and review
Identifying and assessing risk
Controlling risk
Professional values and ethics.
P2 Corporate Reporting (UK)
Course Summary
This course teaches you how to apply relevant knowledge and skills gained from previous papers to evaluate financial reporting principles and practices. Our courses are designed to focus on the most important aspects of the syllabus including:
Professional and ethical duty of the accountant
The financial reporting framework
Reporting the financial performance of entities
Financial statements of groups of entities
Specialised entities
Implications of changes in accounting regulation on financial reporting
The appraisal of financial performance and position of entities
Current developments.
Options Module
P4 Advanced Financial Management
Course Summary
This course will give you an understanding of what is expected of a senior financial executive with regard to the financial management of an organisation. Our courses are designed to focus on the most important aspects of the syllabus including:
Role and responsibility towards stakeholders
Advanced Investment appraisal
Acquisitions and mergers
Corporate reconstruction and re-organisation
Economic environment for multinationals
Treasury and advanced risk management techniques
Emerging issues
P5 Advanced Performance Management
Course Summary
This course teaches you how to apply relevant knowledge and skills gained from previous papers to evaluate business performance through application of strategic management accounting techniques. Our courses are designed to focus on the most important aspects of the syllabus including:
Strategic planning and control
Economic, fiscal and environmental factors
Performance measurement systems and design
Strategic performance measurement
Performance evaluation and corporate failure
Current developments and emerging issues in management accounting and performance management.
P6 Advanced Taxation
Course Summary
This course teaches you how to apply relevant knowledge and skills gained from previous papers to evaluate the impact of major taxes on financial decisions for both individuals and organisations. Our courses are designed to focus on the most important aspects of the syllabus including:
Knowledge and understanding of the UK tax system
Importance of taxation to personal and corporate financial management
Impact of relevant taxes
Tax planning measures
Communicating with clients, HMRC and other professionals.
P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance (UK)
Course Summary
This course teaches you how to apply relevant knowledge and skills gained from previous papers to analyse, evaluate and conclude an audit engagement. Our courses are designed to focus on the most important aspects of the syllabus including:
Regulatory environment
Professional and ethical considerations
Practice management
Assignments
Leading and managing individuals and teams
Reporting
Current issues and developments.
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