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AAT Diploma
AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting Association of Accounting Technicians and Herefordshire & Ludlow College
KEY FACTS
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Level: Final level equivalent to NVQ 4 Attendance: Part-time Duration: One year Location: HLC Hereford Campus Application: HLC application form
Accounting technicians are employed in accounting and finance, covering a wide range of roles in all sectors. The AAT’s international status and reputation mean that the qualification is widely respected and recognised in all employment sectors worldwide. There is also a Higher Apprenticeship Standard route for students who want to complete the same qualification which includes, where appropriate, Functional Skills. Students benefit from working with tutors that have worked with AAT as an awarding body for over 20 years and a wealth of experience in the accounting and finance sector.
Course Content
Students will be studying accounting and financial units such as Management Accounting (Budgeting, Decision and Control), Financial Statements of Limited Companies, Accounting Systems and Control, Business and Personal Tax. The course also includes a synoptic assessment that requires students to apply knowledge and skills gained across the qualification in an integrated way, within a workplace context. This is a rigorous course with an expectation of additional time and study outside of the course hours.
Assessment
The qualification is assessed through six exams that are sat over the year in the units outlined above, including the synoptic exam. Your knowledge and skills will be tested via computer based assessments (CBAs) in each of these exams. Achievement in all six exams is required to gain the overall qualification. Entry Requirements
You do not need to be working in an accounting environment to complete this qualification and some people use this qualification to start a new career. • You will need to be both numerate and literate to be successful • Unless you have already achieved an accounting qualification you will need to complete the AAT
Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting, or equivalent, before commencing the Level 4
Progression
The AAT qualification is sponsored by several accountancy professional bodies and can offer fast-track entry or exemptions into some higher qualifications. Alternatively, this qualification would enable you to work on a self-employed basis to provide accounting services or work within industry/ practice. For more details about progression after AAT please visit www.aat.org.uk.
Course Fees
For students aged 19+ years and above fees are £2573 per year plus materials fees of £130 and examination fees of £250 (at time of print). There is an additional Association of Accounting Technicians membership fee of approximately £150.
Students may also apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to fund the tuition fees. More information on finance and the loans available can be found on page 18 of this document. All fees are subject to change; please check with the College for the latest costs.
Students wishing to study AAT as part of an apprenticeship should contact the Enquiries Team for advice on current fees and government funding available which may be availble to them.
Contact Enquiries Call: 0800 032 1986 Email: enquiries@hlcollege.ac.uk
