AAT LEVEL 3 Diploma in Accounting

(Qualification number 603/6337/X)
Study this qualification to learn higher accounting techniques and disciplines, and qualify for AAT bookkeeping membership (AATQB).

 

This qualification covers a range of essential and higher-level accounting techniques and disciplines. Students will 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.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand business types, structure and governance and the legal framework in which they operate.

  • Understand the impact of the external and internal environments on business, their performance and decisions.

  • Understand how businesses and accounts 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

  • Understand the accounting principles underlaying 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 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 legislation requirements relating to VAT.

  • Calculate VAT.

  • Review and verify VAT returns.

  • Understand principles of payroll.

  • Report information within the organisation.

 

  • We provide a unique learning experience unlike traditional education providers. You will receive one-on-one tutoring and mentoring at your own pace.

    Grantham Training Centre: If you are local and can attend, this is the best option. You will benefit from tutor and peer support in a relaxed environment. The training centre is not a typical classroom; it has a comfortable atmosphere with a radio and refreshments. Your tutor will let you know when the sessions are on and how to book into a session

    Blended Learning: If you cannot attend the Grantham centre, don't worry. Your tutor can support you via 1:1 Zoom sessions, phone calls, emails, texts, or WhatsApp—whatever suits you best. This will be discussed on your pre course assessment.

  • As long as it takes you. The official guidance is that it will take between 6-12 months - however if you get through quicker than that - fine, if you take a little longer - that’s fine too! Here at 3CATS, we work with you until you are comfortable in your understanding before moving on.

  • There are tutor marked assignments throughout the course to support each of the study units. Once you have completed the assignments and practice assessments for the unit and your tutor is in agreement you can take your unit final assessment - which is a 90 minute exam. There are 4 exams for this course.

    Exams are held in the Grantham office for free for 3CATS learners. A suitable time and date will be organised between you and your tutor.

    If you are unable to attend the Grantham centre, you will need to make arrangements for an exam centre closer to you - including paying their fees.

    • 3CATS pay all registration fees to AAT and exams sat in the Grantham centre are free. If you are unable to attend the Grantham centre, you will need to make arrangements for an exam centre closer to you - including paying their fees.

      You may need some study text books to support your learning throughout the course(s) however if you study in the Grantham centre there is a healthily stocked bookcase with study text books for you to use and borrow

  • The price you will pay for this course with 3CATS is £1845

    This price does not include study text books or external exam centre.

  • There is currently no funding available to 3CATS for this course.

 
 
 

What our learners think of our services…

 
“There are too many good points to list!!
My experience with the level 2 accountancy course are really great, I am enjoying every lesson. Course itself - very easy to follow. The pace for learning are brilliant, the huge bonus - very helpful and great tutor.
It is always nice to attend classes with a tutor who clearly enjoyswhat they do.

It’s a top quality course. ”
— Ingrida