This course provides students with the specialist knowledge and skills required for progressing either to employment in an accounting or finance role, or to enable progression to further study in accountancy and finance. This qualification is a progression route for students who have achieved the AAT Foundation Diploma in Accounting and Business. It is a full-time course helping those looking to gain the skills required to move into a career in accounting and finance. The accountancy skills developed through this qualification will enable a student to seek employment with confidence and to progress to the next level of learning. Students will develop skills including mastery of complex financial processes, such as final accounts, reports and returns, spreadsheet use for accountants, VAT returns and professional ethics.
Units:
– Management accounting – costing
– Advanced bookkeeping
– Final accounts preparation
– Advanced synoptic assessment
– Indirect tax
Work placement opportunities:
Jaguar Land Rover, PwC, Midland Heart
Progressing to: A potential stepping-stone to take into employment or further education such as the AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting.
Aspirational careers: Chief financial officer, chartered accountant, auditor, bookkeeper, credit controller, financial analyst.
Foundation Diploma in Accounting & Business Level 2 at Merit or above
Students are required to become members of AAT as part of this qualification – this is funded by the college. This gives students membership of a professional body. All resources for the course are provided
