Accounting AAT Certificate Level 2

This qualification includes the following modules:

• Introduction to Bookkeeping
• Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
• Principles of Costing
• The Business Environment. (Synoptic)

This qualification prepares learners who are looking towards a career in accounting. A student completing this qualification will develop accountancy skills in double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing, as well as an understanding of purchase, sales and general ledgers. Students will learn an understanding of accounting software and develop the professional skills and behaviours needed to contribute effectively in the workplace. Working in accountancy requires good communication skills, IT skills and an understanding of the business environment.

The assessments for this qualification are computer based assessments of each unit with a synoptic assessment at the end of the year.

You will be expected to do regular homework which will be assessed throughout the year.

Successful students will have a broad understanding of accounting up to and including the preparation of the trial balance. They may then be able to progress onto levels three and four and become qualified Accounting Technicians.

All class-based materials will be provided, and you may purchase text books. The recommended text books costs approximately £20.00 each (to be advised at induction) but these are not essential. Textbooks are available from the college library. In addition learning materials will be available to all students on MS Teams. Students are required to provide their own stationery including plastic wallets, lever-arch files, folders and calculator.

You will pay Dudley College directly for your assessment fees on enrolment. You will also need to pay a membership fee directly to the AAT and you must be a current member of AAT throughout the year.

Your course fee includes one sitting of each exam - if you need to resit an exam there is a cost of £75 per module.

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

This qualification will lead to employment in the industry of Accounting or to further study/higher education.

For entry onto this qualification learners will need to have a level one qualification in Book-keeping or have recent work experience in an accounting environment.

On enrolment you will also be asked to do initial assessments of your literacy and numeracy skills and should be at least at level one in both of these.

If you do not meet the entry requirements above you may wish to join the City and Guilds level 1 Book-keeping course.

Funding may be available to support your learning as an adult (aged 19+) studying at Dudley College. Check out the Financial Support guidance for more information.