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AAT – Diploma in Accounting Level 3 – ONLINE

This level 3 qualification introduces you to more complex tasks in financial accounting and costing and is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in Accountancy or Finance and who already holds a level 2 AAT qualification. You will learn how to prepare final accounts of sole traders and partnerships. You will also learn how to maintain cost accounting records and to prepare reports and returns.

You are also required to register as a student directly with AAT and pay the one-off membership fee. This will give you access to a huge range of additional resources. Please enquire for current membership fees.

This is an online course that requires independent study, therefore applicants must have internet access and their own suitable device such as PC or laptop. The college are unable to supply equipment. Please note a smart phone is not sufficient to study from for this course.

Government funding is available however it is dependant on your home postcode and which area, devolved or otherwise, you reside in. Please enquire for further details or go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-skills-fund-asf-postcode-files

Please see below for further important details.

AAT – Diploma in Accounting Level 3 – ONLINE

Course Code: FR3CACC2S0

Fee: £990

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course is divided into four units which will enable you to achieve the defined professional standards.

1) Business Awareness
2) Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
3) Management Accounting Techniques
4) Tax Processes for Businesses

Study anytime, anywhere. We would recommend at least 3 hrs per week of self-study, depending on your prior knowledge. One of our AAT tutors will email with you once you start the online course and will make regular contact with you. Their role is to assist you throughout the qualification and monitor your progress in each unit. We also encourage you to contact your tutor when needed. Failure to engage on the programme may result in withdrawal from the qualification. A Level 3 qualification takes on average 12-14 months.

Immediate starts are possible once your application has been processed, you will be able to study from anywhere, at any time. You will be working through an elearning platform so it is essential that you have access to your own suitable device (laptop, PC, tablet, not a mobile phone), as well as good internet access.

Commitment to the recommended study time is key to a successful outcome and timely success. Ensure you review your progress regularly and do not hesitate to make contact with your tutor if additional support is needed.

There will be four computer-based assessments (exams) – The course fee includes the exams if they are sat at one of the Windsor Forest Colleges. If you are not local to one of our campuses, you can arrange to sit an exam at an external exam centre. This will incur an additional exam fee, payable directly to the exam centre.

We recommend that you aim to take one unit exam every 6-8 weeks and 3 weeks’ notice is required to arrange exams, please note that you must have registered with AAT directly before exams can be booked. Failure to attend an exam for which you have been entered may result in a charge. Resit exam fees will apply.

Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting

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