Level 3 in Accounting (AAT)

Course content

The AAT accounting study programme ensures students are well prepared to progress into a career in business, finance or professional accountancy, or into further education. Students will learn and master financial processes including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping and final accounts.

You will also understand business issues regarding value added tax (VAT), issues in business, management accounting costing techniques and ethical practices for accountants. This qualification further delivers software skills through spreadsheet training for accounting.

The study programme will 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 in accountancy and finance. You will cover a range of complex accounting tasks, including maintaining cost accounting records and the preparation of reports and returns.

As part of your programme, you will have a work placement for a minimum one day a week through the duration of your course in an accounting environment. Your placement will allow you to apply your theoretical knowledge into a practical work setting. You will also participate in a range of enrichment activities for the college and local community.