AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping (Online Only Option)

Course description

The AAT have over 130,000 members in more than 90 countries. These are either studying accountancy and finance or working within the industry. The AAT’s reputation and standing within the accounts industry means your qualifications will be instantly recognised by employers. This will in turn, depending on the level of qualification, open up employment opportunities, whether as an accounts assistant or senior accounts employee. You may have ambitions of running your own accounts business or working as a partner in an already established business. Whatever your ambition and dreams there will always be a demand for qualified people in the finance and accounts industry. As laws and legislation changes, the demand will only ever increase. Our fully tutor supported AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping will enable you to develop the skills obtained from previous studies and learn the advanced skills needed to work in a bookkeeping role. This online package covers both the Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements Unit and the Tax Processes for Businesses Unit. Unit 1 – Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements You will gain the skills to produce statements of profit or loss, statements of financial position for sole traders, and partnerships using a trial balance. In your job, you may be required to prepare the final accounts and this unit will give you the theoretical knowledge needed to do this. It will also allow you to understand how final accounts are produced, either manually or by using accounting software. Understand the accounting principles underlying final accounts preparation Understand the principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping Implement procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets Prepare and record depreciation calculations Record period end adjustments Produce and extend the trial balance Produce financial statements for sole traders and partnerships Interpret financial statements using profitability ratios Prepare accounting records from incomplete information Unit 2 – Tax Processes for Businesses This unit explores tax processes that influence the daily operations of businesses. It helps you develop skills in understanding, preparing, and submitting value-added tax (VAT) returns to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). You will gain the knowledge and skills to keep businesses compliant with laws and practices that apply to VAT and payroll. You will learn about legislation and the importance of maintaining technical knowledge by monitoring updates. Understand legislation requirements relating to VAT Calculate VAT Complete VAT returns Understand principles of payroll Report information within the organisation Our fully online distance learning course provides an engaging online learning experience. You will receive access to innovative, motivating online learning content including a mix of interactive activities, online practice questions and exam guidance with instant feedback, to help you succeed. AAT Registration is included with this course. Exam fees will need to be paid directly to the testing centre at the time of booking.