AAT Accountancy Training Programmes

In a rapidly changing world one thing has remained constant; to prosper you need business, and where you have business you need accountants. All business, big or small, needs modern financial skills to develop and prosper. Investment in high quality training of accounting and book-keeping staff is an essential component of any business.
You will have to become a member of the AAT - fees apply.
You'll be assessed in two ways.
- Computer based tests - marked automatically and a provisional result available immediately.
- Computer based assessments - internal assessment via project work, reports and work place evidence.
AAT - Level 1 Access Course
This qualification in basic accounting provides you with a firm grounding in the basics of business communication and accountancy. There are four units including Mathematics in accounting, Accounting in a professional environment, Essential accounting procedures and Creating business documents.
Cost: 19+ Learners: £260, Free tuition
Start: 10/01/2012 - Times: 16:30 - 19:30, Cost: £260>
AAT - Certificate in Accounting
You'll learn basic costing principles, how to use manual and computerised accounting systems and how to work with the purchase, sales and general ledgers.
AAT - Advanced Certificate in Accounting
This level introduces the preparation of final accounts for sole traders and partnerships. You will learn how to maintain cost accounting records and preparation of reports and returns.
AAT - Diploma in Accounting
You will learn how to draft financial statements for limited companies, perform complex management accounting tasks and develop your own management skills.
Why Loughborough?
At Loughborough College we have consistently gained above national averages in achievement rates. So if you are interested in a career in accounting come and join in our success. The AAT offers courses that are highly practical and tailored to the needs of the workplace. Each accounting course is a separate qualification for which you receive a certificate. If you complete all stages then you can apply for full professional status, which would entitle you to put the letters MAAT after your name.
Career Progression
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) are the world's largest professional body for qualified Accounting Technicians and people employed in a variety of accounting and financial roles. It is also a popular route to qualified chartered status. In fact it is sponsored by the main chartered bodies (ICAEW; CIMA; ICAS; CIPFA) who work with AAT to ensure that the course meets the necessary standards and thus gains valuable exemptions from these chartered bodies.




