Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Diploma for Accounting Technicians

Our AAT Advanced Accountancy course has been written by subject experts, and leads to an industry recognised Accountancy qualification. Click on each of the tabs below to find out more about this course, the AAT qualification, our Tutor support and unique Online Student Community.

Course Overview

This course builds on the knowledge you gained completing our AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Certificate. It involves doing hands on work, not just learning the theory.

You will learn more complicated accounting tasks, including the preparation of final accounts for sole traders and partnerships. Afterwards, you will have the option of undertaking further training in order to progress towards the full AAT Accounting Qualification.


The AAT is the leading professional body for Accounting Technicians. So this qualification is guaranteed to open the door to a huge range of well paid and highly respected accounting roles.

The course material includes Sage Instant Accounts.

Qualification

At the end of your course you will be ready to sit the AAT exam. Our student pass rate on this course is 91% - which is 10% higher than the national average of 81%. You will also be ready to sit the exam for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Advanced Certificate in Accounting**, and have the option of taking the Sage Certificate of Competency.

Gaining the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Advanced Certificate in Accounting will really help to boost your job prospects. It will enhance your CV and help get you noticed by potential employers. It will also show that you are self-motivated and committed to your personal development.

<strong>Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)</strong> Level 3 Diploma for Accounting Technicians

The AAT is the leading professional body for Accounting Technicians, with over 100,000 members worldwide. So this prestigious qualification is guaranteed to give you the edge throughout your career, and will open the door to a huge range of well paid and highly respected accounting roles.

The AAT is supported by the main UK chartered accountancy bodies, for whom AAT qualifications can provide exemptions on the route to becoming a chartered accountant.

  • CIPFA
  • ICAS
  • ICAEW
  • CIMA
  • ACCA

"Home Learning College meet all AAT's quality assurance requirements and are approved to offer AAT qualifications."
Clare Cooper AAT Centre Development Manager


**Please note that if you have a criminal record or have been made bankrupt the AAT may not accept you to sit the exam.

Study Plan

Your course material will cover a wide variety of topics and subjects.

  • Short-Term & Long-Term decision making
  • Absorption costing and marginal costing
  • Preparation of cash budgets
  • Statistical analysis
  • Liquidity - obtaining finance, surplus funds
  • Granting credit - assessing a customers ratio analysis
  • Communication with customers
  • Intro to reporting and the users of financial information
  • Presentation of financial information
  • Data collection
  • Turning data into information
  • Producing reports
  • Value Added Tax legislation relating to computers
  • Accounting packages
  • Working relationships
  • Improving your own performance
  • Identifying ethical issues

 

Read the AAT Diploma for Accounting Technicians course contents.

Study Details

Each new study topic adds to the knowledge you have already gained, and you should be able to complete the entire course within approximately 240 hours of study.
6 months 12 hours
12 months 5 hours
24 months 2 hours

Exams  5 exams 
Study Hours  300 hours
Quality Materials  Yes - written by industry expert 
Number of Units 
Number of Assignments  12 

Our Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Diploma for Accounting Technicians material is written by experts.

Read AAT Diploma for Accounting Technicians sample course material.

AAT Skills Check

The AAT Diploma pathway is divided into three levels, so taking our Skills Check is highly recommended. Just send your completed questionnaire back to us, in complete confidence, and we'll suggest the best level for you to start at.

AAT Skills Check questionaire - Word
AAT Skills Check questionaire - PDF

System Requirements

To check your computer is compatible with the software provided with this course please review our software system requirements.

What's Included

All Inclusive Package  Yes - no hidden extras 
Low Monthly Repayments  Affordable repayments over 24 months 
Personal Dedicated Tutor  Yes 
Qualified Tutor  Yes - in subject matter and in distance learning 
Tutor Support Period  Up to 2 Years 
Online Forum  Yes - 24 hours a day 
Email contact  Yes 
Phone contact  Yes - within course tutoring hours 
Student Newsletter  Yes - online Newsletter 
Student Award Scheme  Automatic entry into the scheme 
Guaranteed Success  Yes - Certificate on completion 
Qualification  Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Advanced Certificate in Accounting 
Awarding Body  AAT  
Attainment Level  Level 3 
Membership Included  Yes - One year's membership 
Software Included  Sage Instant Accounts v14 

Student Community

Once you're a member of our Virtual Learning Community you can tap into a great deal more – anywhere and anytime:

Our unique Virtual Learning Community delivers a more involving study experience and greater student success rates. Once registered you'll be able to:

  • Meet and chat with any of our 65,000 students
  • Participate in online discussion boards
  • Set up and manage your own Personal Study Area
  • Interact with your Tutor
  • Access your assignments and course materials
  • Participate in interactive quizzes and e-assessments
  • Watch video-casts and download online tutorials
  • Access a library of user generated content
  • Access additional learning tools
  • Access anywhere 24 hours a day
Take a tour of our unique Virtual Learning Community.
Take a tour of our unique Virtual Learning Community.

Home Learning College is the only vocational home study provider within the UK to offer students an interactive online community. Access to our Virtual Learning Community means that you’ll have all the flexibility and benefits of studying from home whilst ensuring that you are never actually studying alone.

Careers

At the end of your Home Learning Course, and with the qualification you want under your belt, the door to a new career is close at hand.

By equipping you with the practical, hands-on accounting skills employers are looking for, your AAT Advanced Certificate training will prepare you for your first specialist accounting role. This could be as a Book-Keeper, Accounts Clerk, Company Cashier, Sales or Purchase Ledger Clerk, or trainee Financial Accounts Assistant. Then, with further experience and training, you will be able to progress to more senior positions paying as much as £40,000* year.

*Source: Hays

Career Development

View the career development pathway document for the AAT Diploma for Accounting Technicians course.

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<strong>Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)</strong> Level 3 Diploma for Accounting Technicians

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 3 Diploma for Accounting Technicians

With this course students can be assured a comprehensive study experience and will be ready for their next accounting role

What will I get out of the course?

  • A qualification from a highly respected international accounting industry body
  • New skills and confidence
  • A higher salary and great prospects
  • An even stronger CV
  • Opportunity for further training and career progression

10 Great Reasons to find out more today

  • Gain a recognised Professional Qualification
  • Wide range of courses
  • Dedicated 1:1 Tutor support
  • No previous knowledge required
  • Learn from home at your own pace, no classes to attend
  • Continue earning while you learn
  • Clear, easy to understand course material, written by experts
  • Access our Online Student Community and interact with 65,000 other students
  • Study for a new and rewarding career
  • The experience of the UK's leading home study college
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