Level 3 Diploma in Accounting - Online Course
Study higher accounting techniques and disciplines, and qualify for AAT bookkeeping membership (AATQB).
What You'll Learn
This qualification covers essential and higher-level accounting techniques and disciplines. You'll learn and develop skills needed for a range of financial processes, including maintaining cost accounting records, advanced bookkeeping and the preparation of financial reports and returns.
Course Structure
4 Core Units covering:
Business Awareness (15% of qualification) - Understanding business types, governance, external/internal environments, professional ethics, and technology's impact on accounting
Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements (40% of qualification) - Advanced double-entry bookkeeping, final accounts preparation, financial statements for sole traders and partnerships
Management Accounting Techniques (30% of qualification) - Management accounting principles, cost handling, budgets, variance analysis, and cash management
Tax Processes for Businesses (15% of qualification) - VAT legislation, calculations, returns, payroll principles, and tax compliance
Key Details
Duration: 6 months
Assessments: 4 assessments
Credits: 62 (Scotland only)
Level: SCQF Level 7 in Scotland, A Level/AS Level (grades A-E) equivalent
Study higher accounting techniques and disciplines, and qualify for AAT bookkeeping membership (AATQB).
What You'll Learn
This qualification covers essential and higher-level accounting techniques and disciplines. You'll learn and develop skills needed for a range of financial processes, including maintaining cost accounting records, advanced bookkeeping and the preparation of financial reports and returns.
Course Structure
4 Core Units covering:
Business Awareness (15% of qualification) - Understanding business types, governance, external/internal environments, professional ethics, and technology's impact on accounting
Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements (40% of qualification) - Advanced double-entry bookkeeping, final accounts preparation, financial statements for sole traders and partnerships
Management Accounting Techniques (30% of qualification) - Management accounting principles, cost handling, budgets, variance analysis, and cash management
Tax Processes for Businesses (15% of qualification) - VAT legislation, calculations, returns, payroll principles, and tax compliance
Key Details
Duration: 6 months
Assessments: 4 assessments
Credits: 62 (Scotland only)
Level: SCQF Level 7 in Scotland, A Level/AS Level (grades A-E) equivalent
Study higher accounting techniques and disciplines, and qualify for AAT bookkeeping membership (AATQB).
What You'll Learn
This qualification covers essential and higher-level accounting techniques and disciplines. You'll learn and develop skills needed for a range of financial processes, including maintaining cost accounting records, advanced bookkeeping and the preparation of financial reports and returns.
Course Structure
4 Core Units covering:
Business Awareness (15% of qualification) - Understanding business types, governance, external/internal environments, professional ethics, and technology's impact on accounting
Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements (40% of qualification) - Advanced double-entry bookkeeping, final accounts preparation, financial statements for sole traders and partnerships
Management Accounting Techniques (30% of qualification) - Management accounting principles, cost handling, budgets, variance analysis, and cash management
Tax Processes for Businesses (15% of qualification) - VAT legislation, calculations, returns, payroll principles, and tax compliance
Key Details
Duration: 6 months
Assessments: 4 assessments
Credits: 62 (Scotland only)
Level: SCQF Level 7 in Scotland, A Level/AS Level (grades A-E) equivalent
Career Opportunities
This qualification can lead to roles such as:
Accounts assistant
Accounts payable clerk
Audit trainee
Credit controller
Payroll administrator/supervisor
Practice bookkeeper
Finance assistant
Tax assistant
Accounts payable and expenses supervisor
Professional Recognition
Upon successful completion, you can apply for AAT bookkeeping membership (AATQB).
Entry Requirements
Students can start with any qualification depending on existing skills and experience. For best results, we recommend beginning with a good standard of English and mathematics.