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AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting

Study Method
Online
Institution
McArthur Online
Recognition
AAT
Start Date
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Course Fees
£1,080
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Course overview

This is a great qualification and it’s where most students 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

The purpose of the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting is to offer grounding in the core accounting knowledge and skills needed to progress either to employment or to further study. This qualification is suitable for young people who have just left school as well as for adults returning to work after a break or for anyone wishing to change career.

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Job outcomes

  • Accounts assistant
  • Trainee finance assistant
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Recognition

Accredited by AAT
Accredited by AAT

Study method

  • Online
  • Blended
  • In-class
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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
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Pathways

  •  Level 3 Advanced Diploma

Course features

  • There’s no time limit, your online course won’t expire
  • 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
  • Unrivalled 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 will receive in the post Kaplan’s integrated workbooks/notes and exam kit books for each subject (also online for you to download)

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. Or sit exams at home/work by remote invigilation at £82 – £85 each.

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 Nightingale
    AAT 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 Lachmeneva
    AAT 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

Core Units
Bookkeeping Transactions
Bookkeeping Controls
Elements of Costing
Using Accounting Software
Work Effectively in Finance
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Payment options

Course fees without AAT assessment and registration – £550

  • 5 monthly instalments of £110 or 8 x £68.75
  • No government funding available for this course
  • Due to Covid-19, we are letting students spread the cost of our course fees over more months by standing order

AAT assessment costs for 5 assessments £375

Assessment fees vary from centre to centre, the fee is paid directly to the exam venue that you choose.

AAT student registration £155

Total course fees – £1,080

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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 which means that we can concentrate on getting you qualified.

Most importantly, we don't put a time limit on the amount of access and support you receive.

You will be taught the whole syllabus, so won't have to self-study any topics.

Our tutors are available until midnight 7 days per week.

Dedicated customer support, quick to respond to emails and keep you motivated.

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Job outcomes

  • Accounts assistant
  • Trainee finance assistant
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Get the course guide

Recognition

Accredited by AAT

Study method

  • Online
  • Blended
  • In-class

Pathways

  •  Level 3 Advanced Diploma
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