AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting AQ2022

Course Code:A2ACUF

Entry Requirements

English and maths GCSE grade 4 (Grade C) or above or a
relevant Level 1 qualification along with English GCSE, grade 3 (Grade D) or above AND maths GCSE Grade 4 (Grade C) or above.
You may also need to take an entrance test if you have foreign GCSE equivalents to 9-4 (grade A*- C) in English and maths, or if it has been more than two years since your GCSE grades were achieved.

Who is the course for

If you are you good with numbers, like to keep things balanced and have an interest in accounting this course provides you with the skills demanded by employers. You will achieve a nationally recognised qualification which can lead onto the full AAT Accounting qualification and AAT membership.

Course Content

AAT course units include:

• Bookkeeping transactions
• Bookkeeping controls
• Elements of costing
• Using accounting software
• Working effectively in finance.
  
  IFS course units include:
• Unit 1: Personal Financial Encounters (PFE)
• Unit 2: Money Management Solutions (MMS)
• Unit 3: Personal Finance Management.

Study Methods

Learn bookkeeping transactions & controls, elements of costing and a wide range of skills from money management solutions to personal finance management.

How is the course assessed

There is a computer based exam for each of the units.
In addition, students would need to complete 40 hours of accounting related work experience.

Where next - Further Studies

AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting.

Where next - Job Opportunities

Accounting support staff, finance assistant/administrator, Payroll Administrator or Trainee Accounts Technician.