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AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting
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Course Content
This course will provide an AAT accredited qualification for those who are new to bookkeeping or those in an accounting role looking for an accounting qualification.

By the end of the course using manual book keeping students will be able to:
• Produce a range of accounting documents
• Enter supplier and other payments
• Enter customer and other receipts
• Produce a cash and petty cash book
• Complete bank, supplier and customer reconciliations
• Complete double-entry T accounts
• Produce a trial balance
• Produce stock valuations using a variety of methods
• Understand cost behaviour
• Have a knowledge of legislation and policies in the workplace
• Use Sage accounting software to;
• Set up accounts
• Make supplier and other payments
• Enter customer and other receipts
• Process invoices and credit notes
• Complete a bank reconciliation
• Create customer statements
• Produce supplier remittances
• Produce basic reports showing information entered

The content is covered in 5 modules (Bookkeeping Transactions, Bookkeeping Controls, Using Accounting Software, Elements in Costing and Working Effectively).

This course is suitable for those with some accounts knowledge who are in an office environment, those going self-employed or looking to retrain for an accounting/bookkeeping role.

Additional Information
To complete this qualification, learners must register with AAT in order to sit the assessment and receive access to study support resources via their My AAT account. This will be done in class and will give access to the AAT website for a 12-month period.

Learners who have a criminal record, been bankrupted or have a CCJ (County Court Judgement) will need to be aware that this does not affect the sitting of AAT assessments but may impact on AAT full membership or employment.

You must first complete the 2-week Introduction to AAT level 2 course, and be working at level 2 in maths and English.

You will need access to a Laptop or Tablet
This course will be delivered online using Skype. You will need access to the internet and an Email account. Your teacher will contact you via Skype/ Email, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to group discussions across the County. You will be given tasks to complete at each session and online demonstrations.

The AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting consists of four AAT assessed modules. (Due to Covid restrictions the only assessment centre currently available is in Ripon).

Upon Successful completion of all the AAT assessments you will achieve the AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting.

You may wish to progress to AAT Level 3.
Possible jobs after completing this level 2 qualification are:
Accounts Administrator, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable Clerk, Bookkeeper, Trainee Accounts Technician.

15140LR
28/09/2021
05/04/2022
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday
632.50
Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status

Helping you financially

  • 92% of our learners receive full funding for their learning. Our mission is to support you on the right learning path (T&C apply).
  • We can offer financial support relating to childcare costs, travel costs, course fees, books etc. (T&C apply).
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  • English, maths including GCSEs and computing courses (up to Level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2023).
  • Qualification courses at Level 2 or below are FREE if your individual employed/self employed income is below £20,319.
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