AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
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- Entry Requirements
- Progression & Assessment
- Duration & Location
- Fees
- Further Information
Course Description
The AAT Education and Training scheme offers 3 levels of study: Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and Level 4 Diploma in Accounting. Students can commence study at the Certificate level with no previous accounting experience. Students must register with the AAT to be eligible to sit the examinations.
This programme is also available as an Apprenticeship giving young people aged 16 and over the opportunity to combine the experience of working, with the added benefit of college attendance on a day release (or evening) basis.
- Accounts preparation 1 & 2
- Cash management
- Costs & Revenues
- Indirect Tax (VAT)
- Spreadsheets
Entry Requirements
Any of the following:
RSA in Accounting, GCSE in Accounting, Irish Leaving Certificate in Accounting, AAT Foundation, AAT Certificate in Accounting, A Level Accounting, HNC or GNVQ Business & Finance, OCR Certificate in Accounting, AS Level in Accounting, Scottish Standard Grade in Accounting, NVQ 2 in Accounting. Students who are over 21 need to have 5 years' full-time accounting experience.
Lincoln College will require a photocopy of certificates prior to enrolment.
Progression & Assessment
Spreadsheets are assessed by computer based project . All other units assessed by AAT Computer based tests.
On successful completion of AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, students may wish to undertake the AAT Level 4 in Accounting course.
Duration & Location
This is a one year part time course.
However, if undertaken on the fast-track programme at Lincoln and Newark colleges, the duration is 21-22 weeks.
Mode of Attendance
Lincoln
Fast Track (January 2012 start) - Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
Day Release - Tuesday 9.00 am - 5.00pm - Starting September 2012.
Evening - Tuesday & Thursday - 6.00 - 9.00pm - Starting September 2012.
Mode of Attendance
Newark
Fast Track (January 2012 start) - Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Day Release - Thursday 9.00 am - 5.00pm - Starting September 2012.
Evening - Tuesday & Wednesday - 6.00 - 9.00pm - Starting September 2012.
Fees
The course fees for 2012/2013 are to be advised.
Fees include tuition, exam and assignment costs, text books, and AAT enrolment.
All students who do not achieve a pass at the first sitting and need to take a re-sit will be responsible for re-sit fees. These must be paid to Lincoln College before the student can be entered for the assessment. Level 3 - £33 per assessment (to be confirmed).
Further Information
School of Business Reception
School of Business
For further details please contact the Information Office on 01522 876274
