Distance Learning course leading to The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Accounting Qualification (QCF): Home Study Course.
Approved Assessment Centre: BH1788
AAT
If you are thinking of studying for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification, Premier Training is one of the largest AAT providers in the UK and offers an AAT Distance Learning - home study package with all the help and personal tuition needed for success.
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) was established in 1980 to provide a recognised qualification and membership body for accounting support staff.
It is sponsored by the:
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants (CIPFA)
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
The AAT qualification is nationally and internationally recognised by employers and without doubt it is the 'gold standard' for accountancy technician training. It is obtained by means of a practical and relevant education and training scheme that is open to anyone, with or without prior experience.
Premier Training has developed this AAT home study course to ensure that you achieve Accounting Technician status.
At completion, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills in accountancy, taxation, auditing, management and computing which will enable you to work in any area of finance.
The course is extremely flexible and we can build the course to suit the requirements of each individual student. Because the course is modular in nature you can choose when to study and how quickly you want to progress.
Fast -track
For the aspiring young professional we can offer a fast-track course which can be completed very quickly, whilst for the person who already has many other commitments we can offer up to two years to complete a level.
Because our system enables us to tailor the course to suit the needs of individual students, our success rates are generally substantially higher than the average at each sitting (see our results section for more details).
Whatever your needs we can accommodate you.
Course contents
Premier Training will provide each student with:
Textbooks and workbooks for each unit
Sage accounting software (where applicable)
Online assignments
Practice examinations
Telephone helpline
Personal study programme
Personal tutor
Course advisor
Examinations
The course is assessed entirely by means of a series of Computer Based Assessments. These can be completed at any time during the year and there are AAT approved assessment centres available throughout the UK
Assignments
Assignments for the course are completed online via the Internet and full tutor feedback is provided by email. This is to enable students to develop the skills needed to complete computer based examinations and for this you will require a computer with Internet access. For students not wishing to complete assignments online we are able to supply a traditional 'paper-based' version of the course. Please discuss this with your course advisor when you enrol.
Work experience
In order to progress to full membership of the Association you must obtain at least one year's relevant work experience. This can be gained in any employment sector before, during or after studying for the Accounting Technician qualification. After this you will be able to become a full member of the AAT and use the letters MAAT after your name.
The Education and Training scheme is highly flexible and you can choose to complete the full scheme, one or more stages, or selected units of competence. Whatever you decide you will recieve an AAT certificate for all your achievements.
You may complete the scheme at your own speed and, on average, full-time employees in accounting can achieve all stages in abut three years.
The AAT Accounting qualification consists of four levels, each of which is a qualification in its own right:
Level 1 Access (Launched Jan 2011)
Level 2 Certificate in Acounting
Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
Level 4 Diploma in Accounting
Level 1 Access (Launched January 2011)
Unit Title
Assessment
Accounting in a professional environment
One computer based formal test covering all four units
Creating business documents
Essential accounting procedures
Mathematics for accounting
Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
Unit Title
Assessment
Basic Acounting 1
Computer based formal test
Basic Accounting 2
Computer based formal test
Work effectively in accounting finance
Computer based informal test
Basic Costing
Computer based formal test
Computerised accounting
Computer based formal test
Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
Accounts preparation 1
Computer based formal test
Accounts preparation 2
Computer based formal test
Cash management
Computer based formal test
Costs and Revenuues
Computer based formal test
Indirect tax
Computer based informal test
Spreadsheets
Computer based informal test
Professional ethics in accounting and finance
Computer based formal test
Level 4 Diploma in Accounting
Financial Statements
Computer based formal test
Budgeting
Computer based formal test
Financial Performance
Computer based formal test
Internal Control and Accounting Systems
Project
Plus two of the following four units:
Credit management and control
Project
Personal Taxation
Computer based formal test
Business Taxation
Computer based formal test
External Auditing
Computer based formal test
Which AAT level should I start at?
Level 1 or 2?
A student is normally expected to start at the Level 2 Certificate stage.
However, the AAT recognised that many students were struggling with the content of Level 2 and in response introduced a less demanding Level 1 Access course.
This is designed to help less experienced adults and young students (16-19) gain the skills and confidence to build a career in business or accountancy. It will also help students who are not ready for Level 2 - this may be because they:
lack confidence
speak English as a second language
prefer more support or a stepped approach to grasp the accounting concepts
The opportunity to develop business skills and grow in confidence will help them to move into the workplace or progress to the Level 2 AAT Accounting Qualification.
If you are uncertain as to where you should commence your studies, then try this short quiz it may help you in your decision.
If you have work experience or qualifications within manual accounts there may an option to claim exemption from level 2 and start at level 3.
To assess this, here is a link to the online AAT quiz on the Premier Training website which has questions that are designed to help the tutor’s assess which is the most suitable level for you to start at:
If you wish to take the test, please complete and click submit. The quiz is then emailed to a Premier Training tutor for marking and we will contact you with the result straight away.
Level 3 or 4?
If you wish to claim exemption from part or the whole of Level 3 then please visit the AAT exemptions page on this website - see the drop down menu top left hand corner of this page.
ABOUT THE TUTOR SUPPORT
Qualified, efficient, patient and friendly tutors with teaching experience
Instant and direct access to your personal tutor and course advisor via telephone and email Monday to Friday and late evenings Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursdays until 8pm (no telephone queuing systems!)
Course work assessed, returned promptly to keep you on the right track
Personal course advisors many of whom are currently studying AAT courses and have hands on experience of managing studies with work and family commitments
Studying with us you will find the staff friendly and helpful with a great support network for students. You will receive constructive feedback and unlimited guidance and support. You will also receive a personal timetable to follow which structures your whole course work for you so you just simply follow the dates.
Our tutors are very accessible. For example, when you call, if your tutor is not available for any reason you may speak with any of the other tutors. They are qualified, experienced, patient and effective communicators so you will find that you will build a good student/teacher relationship with them all.
You are also provided with a personal course advisor who is either part or fully AAT qualified so they are speaking from experience and can empathise with you and your journey to becoming a qualified Accounting Technician.
The office is open at the following times:
Mondays 9am – 5pm
Tuesdays 9am – 8pm
Wednesdays 9am – 8pm
Thursdays 9am – 8pm
Fridays 9am – 5pm
Premier Training will provide each student with:
All the study books, revision tools, guidance notes and study aids when you enrol
Answers to the workbook activities
Full commercial version of Sage Accounts accompanied with the Sage study work books and the option to sit an online exam with Sage and gain Sage Certification (for level 2 only)
Welcome pack with clear and concise step by step instructions to guide you through the course showing you what to do next
Personal timetable to structure your whole course work for you so you simply follow the order of the dates
Personal tutor and course advisor
Access to the Premier Training internet resource area
MAAT Qualification
On completion of the course you will be able to call yourself an Accounting Technician and use the designation MAAT (Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians) after your name. You will have shown that you are able to offer competent accounting support to business managers in all aspects of the financial world.
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