Course overview
This is where things start to get interesting!
- Learn all of the skills required to prepare final accounts
- Learn more advanced management accounting techniques as well as spreadsheets and ethics
The purpose of the AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting is to provide students with the specialist knowledge and skills required for progressing either to employment in an accounting or finance role, or to enable progression to further study.
The accountancy skills developed through this qualification will enable a student to seek employment with confidence and/or to progress to the next level of learning. Students will develop skills including mastery of complex financial processes, such as final accounts, reports and returns, spreadsheet use for accountants, VAT returns and professional ethics.
AQ2016 accounting courses are available for students registered with the AAT before Aug 2022, please get in touch if you need to complete AQ2016
Job outcomes
- Assistant Accountant
- Audit Trainee
- Credit Controller
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
With 3-4 hours a week of study, then you can easily complete this qualification within eight months.
Entry requirements
To have previously completed Level 2, as an understanding of double entry bookkeeping will be assumed.
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
- 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 4 assessments in total, these are taken at a registered assessment centre. We will give you full support on choosing your exam centre.
You can achieve the following grades
- Distinction: 90-100%
- Merit: 80-89%
- Pass: 70-79%
Testimonials
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Lulia LachmenevaAAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting"I had a small child and couldn't go to college every day, so was looking for a distance learning provider. After contacting several providers, I decided to go with McArthur Online, and I’m so pleased I did. Tutor support is great if you need it. And the cost of the course is better compared with other providers. I managed to complete Level 2 and Level 3 with distinction, and am looking forward to sitting my last exam at Level 4 and get the job of my dreams! I enjoyed these last 2 years. Highly recommended!"
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Mark TurnerAAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting"I’ve been studying with McArthur Online for the last 3 years and couldn’t be happier with the service they provide. The lectures on their website in my opinion are superior to a classroom environment, as you can pause, rewind and watch them as much as you like. I have achieved a Distinction thanks to these comprehensive videos, and look forward to continuing my studies with McArthur Online."
Subjects
- Understand the accounting principles underlying final accounts preparation
- Understand the principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping
- Implement procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets
- Prepare and record depreciation calculations
- Record period end adjustments
- Produce and extend the trial balance
- Produce financial statements for sole traders and partnerships
- Interpret financial statements using profitability ratios
- Prepare accounting records from incomplete information
- Understand legislation requirements relating to VAT
- Calculate VAT
- Review and verify VAT returns
- Understand principles of payroll
- Report information within the organisation
- Understand the purpose and use of management accounting within organisations
- Use techniques required for dealing with costs
- Attribute costs according to organisational requirements
- Investigate deviations from budgets
- Use spreadsheet techniques to provide management accounting information
- Use management accounting techniques to support short-term decision making
- Understand principles of cash management
- Understand business types, structures and governance, and the legal framework in which they operate
- Understand the impact of the external and internal environment on businesses, their performance and decisions
- Understand how businesses and accountants comply with principles of professional ethics
- Understand the impact of new technologies in accounting and the risks associated with data security
- Communicate information to stakeholders
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.
