Description
Accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and recognised by Ofqual. This course is equivalent to QCF Level 2 (Level 5 in Scotland).
Four-course books, one for each unit, and workbooks from Osborne Books.
Three computer-based unit tests and one Synoptic Assessment can be taken at our Centre.
Fast Track option available – The convenience of two courses in one: AAT Level 2 & 3 course
What you will learn
The AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting covers the following areas:
1. Introduction to Bookkeeping
Learning outcomes Weighting
Understand how to set up bookkeeping systems 20%
Process customer transactions 20%
Process supplier transactions 20%
Process receipts and payments 20%
Process transactions into the ledger accounts 20%
Total 100%
2. Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
Learning outcomes Weighting
Use control accounts 25%
Reconcile a bank statement with the cash book 25%
Use the journal 25%
Produce trial balances 25%
Total 100%
3. Principles of Costing
Learning outcomes Weighting
Understand the cost recording system within an organisation 30%
Use cost recording techniques 40%
Provide information on actual and budgeted costs and income 20%
Use tools and techniques to support cost calculations 10%
Total 100%
4. The Business Environment (Synoptic Assessment)
Learning outcomes
1. Understand the principles of contract law
2. Understand the external business environment
3. Understand key principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR), ethics and sustainability
4. Understand the impact of setting up different types of business entity
5. Understand the finance function within an organisation
6. Produce work in appropriate formats and communicate effectively
7. Understand the importance of information to business operations