AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping- Online Course
Build essential business awareness and master financial statement preparation with this focused accounting course.
What You'll Learn
This course covers two fundamental areas of advanced accounting that are crucial for finance professionals. You'll develop comprehensive business understanding and gain practical skills in preparing financial statements, advanced bookkeeping, and financial reporting for various business entities.
Course Structure
2 Core Units:
Business Awareness (15% of qualification) - Understanding business types, governance, external/internal environments, professional ethics, technology's impact on accounting, and stakeholder communication
Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements (40% of qualification) - Advanced double-entry bookkeeping, final accounts preparation, trial balances, financial statements for sole traders and partnerships, and financial statement interpretation
Build essential business awareness and master financial statement preparation with this focused accounting course.
What You'll Learn
This course covers two fundamental areas of advanced accounting that are crucial for finance professionals. You'll develop comprehensive business understanding and gain practical skills in preparing financial statements, advanced bookkeeping, and financial reporting for various business entities.
Course Structure
2 Core Units:
Business Awareness (15% of qualification) - Understanding business types, governance, external/internal environments, professional ethics, technology's impact on accounting, and stakeholder communication
Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements (40% of qualification) - Advanced double-entry bookkeeping, final accounts preparation, trial balances, financial statements for sole traders and partnerships, and financial statement interpretation
Build essential business awareness and master financial statement preparation with this focused accounting course.
What You'll Learn
This course covers two fundamental areas of advanced accounting that are crucial for finance professionals. You'll develop comprehensive business understanding and gain practical skills in preparing financial statements, advanced bookkeeping, and financial reporting for various business entities.
Course Structure
2 Core Units:
Business Awareness (15% of qualification) - Understanding business types, governance, external/internal environments, professional ethics, technology's impact on accounting, and stakeholder communication
Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements (40% of qualification) - Advanced double-entry bookkeeping, final accounts preparation, trial balances, financial statements for sole traders and partnerships, and financial statement interpretation
Key Details
Duration: 3 months
Theory and practical tests: In English
Level: Level 3 equivalent
Assessment: Practical exercises and coursework
Combined weighting: 55% of full diploma qualification
Career Benefits
Perfect for those looking to:
Advance to senior accounting roles
Develop business acumen alongside technical skills
Master financial statement preparation
Build foundation for chartered accountancy qualifications
Understand business operations from a finance perspective
Entry Requirements
Students can start with any qualification depending on existing skills and experience. Recommended to have completed Level 2 accounting or equivalent experience. Good understanding of English and mathematics essential.
Who This Course Is For
Accounting assistants ready to advance their careers
Bookkeepers wanting to expand into financial reporting
Finance professionals needing business awareness skills
Those preparing for senior accounting positions
Students building towards full AAT Level 3 qualification
Next Steps
This course provides excellent preparation for completing the full AAT Level 3 Diploma by adding the remaining 2 units (Management Accounting Techniques and Tax Processes for Businesses).