Course overview
This is a great qualification and is where most people start their accountancy studies.
- Learn the skills to record transactions up to trial balance, be introduced to management accounting, and understand how to use Sage accounting software
Job outcomes
- Accounts assistant
- Trainee finance assistant
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
coursesonline.co.uk customers are now eligible to apply for an XO Student Discount Card.
Enrol in a course today to unlock exclusive deals.
Duration study load
With 3 hours a week of study, then you can easily complete this qualification within six months.
Entry requirements
- No entry requirements needed for this course
Pathways
- Level 3 Advanced Diploma
Course features
- Tuition recordings which cover the whole syllabus, making it easier to pass your exams the first time.
- Full, step by step, work through of the official AAT practice exams, so you know exactly how the exams are structured, and what to expect
- Unrivaled coverage of the new synoptic exams – these are exams that bring together a number of separate units
- Tutor support until midnight, 7 days a week – no one else offers such comprehensive support
- You receive all of the materials you could possibly need – including printed integrated text and exam kits (postage included) for each subject, purpose-written to guarantee exam success
- We are so confident that we will get you through your exams first time; that you get full tutor support and online access until you qualify!
Assessment
There are 5 assessments in total, these are taken at a registered assessment centre, we will give you full support on choosing your exam centre. Four are individual unit assessments which test a specific unit:
- Bookkeeping Transactions
- Bookkeeping Controls
- Elements of Costing
- Using Accounting Software
One is a synoptic assessment which is set after the unit assessments and covers a mixture of the following units:
- Bookkeeping Transactions
- Bookkeeping Controls
- Elements of Costing
- Work Effectively in Finance
Unit assessments are available on-demand, whereas Synoptic assessments are only available on set weeks each month.
You can achieve the following grades
- Distinction: 90-100%
- Merit: 80-89%
- Pass: 70-79%
Testimonials
-
Jonathan NightingaleAAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting"I would wholeheartedly recommend using McArthur Online as your distance learning provider. By using their online videos and detailed revision question banks, I have achieved a distinction at both Level 2 and Level 3. Plus they keep in touch to offer encouragement and advice. I have been able to apply much more detailed knowledge in the workplace which has helped me progress immensely."
-
Lulia LachmenevaAAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting"The online training is very well structured, exam kits are very close to real exam questions. Video-lessons are thoroughly comprehensive, my tutor was very good always giving vivid explanations. And of course my special thanks to Emma for her quick support and help she provided during my studying. I haven’t found a better online course for such a good price!"
Subjects
About McArthur Online
We have over 30 years of experience in delivering the AAT and have been running online courses since 2015.
We specialise exclusively on the AAT qualification, we don't offer any other Accountancy qualifications. That means that we can concentrate on getting you qualified.
Our fees include all of the study materials you need, and can be paid for by interest-free instalments.
Most importantly, we don't put a time limit on the amount of access and support you receive.
Our tutors are available until midnight 7 days per week.
Dedicated customer support, quick to respond to emails and keep you motivated.
Why choose us?
- You can start the course immediately after enrolling.
- Our student pass rates far surpass worldwide results across all AAT levels.
- You get all of the benefits of a classroom-based course with none of the downsides.
- Being pre-recorded means you can watch each course when you want.
- Each unit is taught in its entirety, and each area has its own presentation.
- Should you need to re-visit an area you can do so by simply watching the tutorial again.
- You can study at your own pace.
- You don't need to take a day off work.
- You don't need to pay for travel costs.
- You won't miss lectures or material if you are ill, on holiday or have family commitments.
- You can view your HD course, on multiple devices, as many times as necessary, no limits and no rush.
We want you to achieve your targets, we want you to enjoy your studies and we want you to succeed!
