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AAT

What is AAT AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) is an internationally recognised accounting qualification for all those working in the finance and accounting industry. The qualification is sponsored by 4 of the United Kingdom's major accounting bodies and highly regarded by employers due to its practical nature. There are no minimum entry criteria and no age restrictions.

AAT consists of foundation , intermediate and technician levels which each take a year to complete. Each level represents a qualification in its own right and candidates receive a certificate of recognition for each complete stage.

Exemptions are granted for appropriate qualifications/experience and some students may commence at intermediate or technician level. If you are unsure which level is suitable for you, you can complete the AAT skill check by clicking here. The qualification is achieved through tutor led study, assessment and examination. AAT will provide an exceptional aid to career progression and can also be used as exemption to further study in CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW etc

Level 2 NVQ (Foundation level)

• 1 Recording income and receipts
• 2 Making and recording payments
• 3 Preparing ledger balances and an initial trial balance
• 4 Supplying information for management control
• 20 Working with computers
• 22 Contribute to the maintenance of a healthy, safe and productive working environment
• 23 Achieving personal effectiveness

Level 3 NVQ (Intermediate level)

• 5 Maintaining financial records and preparing accounts
• 6 Recording and evaluating costs and revenues
• 7 Preparing reports and returns
• 21 Working with computers (may have been achieved through NVQ2)
• 22 Contribute to the maintenance of a healthy, safe and productive working environment (may have been achieved through NVQ2)

Level 4 NVQ (Technician level)

MANDATORY UNITS

• 8 Contribute To The Management Of Performance And The Enhancement Of Value
• 9 Contribute To The Planning And Control Of Resources
• 10 Managing Systems And People In The Accounting Environment
• 22 Contribute to the maintenance of a healthy, safe and productive working environment (may have been achieved through NVQ2 / 3)
• 11 Drafting Financial Statements (Accounting Practice, Industry And Commerce)

Option units (3 to be taken)

• 15 Operating Cash Management And Credit Control System
• 17 Implementing Audit Procedures
• 18 Preparing Business Taxation Computations
• 29 Preparing Personal Taxation Computations

AAT with City Training at St Mary's Stadium 

AAT is taught and assessed on a modular basis and we have a proven success rate well above the national average. Lectures are conducted with a lively, professional approach that encourages a high degree of subject understanding. Candidate support is given high priority with feedback on performance and revision built into the timetable.

Courses commence in September 2008 . Days, times and costs below. *

Times & Cost

• Foundation (AAT2): Tues 9.00 - 1.00 - £495 Starts Tuesday 9th September 2008
• Intermediate (AAT3): Tues 1.30 - 5.30 - £695 Starts Tuesday 2nd Spetember 2008
• Technician (AAT4): Mon 8.45 - 1.45** - £895 Starts Monday 8th September 2008

These costs include all training and assessment costs. There is a £69 registration fee and a £32 student admission fee. Text books will also need to be purchased.

For further details or to book your place please contact the Marketing team by telephone: (023) 80 22 9222

* If you are under 25, you may be eligible for funding via Government Apprenticeship Scheme. Please click here for further details.** some units will require additional hours.