Part Time Qualifications - AAT Accounting Award in Bookkeeping L1 (24/25)
Course Overview
Online Information Session - AAT Accounting Qualifications L1 to L4 (September 2024)
Event Date: Thursday, 11th July at 5pm
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Are you interested in starting a career in accountancy, finance, or business, or looking to upskill for career advancement? Join our informative and friendly online session for AAT Accounting Level 1 to Level 4 courses starting in September 2024! This session offers a valuable opportunity to learn about the programmes, meet with College staff, and ask any questions you might have. We will cover topics such as course overview, entry requirements, funding options, and have a Q&A session. We hope to see many of you there!
This AAT Level 1 qualification introduces the role of the bookkeeper, including the importance of timely and accurate information as well as ethical principles. The course provides the underpinning knowledge to identify and carry out simple bookkeeping activities, such as income and expenses, profit and loss, and assets and liabilities. It also offers an introduction into the benefits and risks associated with bookkeeping software, and software security.
There is no need for any prior accounting or bookkeeping knowledge to enrol in this course. It is designed to give students the introductory knowledge and confidence to take on higher level AAT qualifications and to progress in their lives and careers.
AAT qualifications are internationally recognised. Members are represented at every level of the finance and accounting world, including students studying for a career in finance, people already working in accountancy and self-employed business owners.
What topics are covered?
This course has one mandatory unit and will cover the following areas:
- The role of the bookkeeper
- The basic terminology in accounting and bookkeeping
- Understanding the dual effect of financial transactions
- Processing customer and supplier transactions, receipts and payments
- Preparing business documents such as invoices and credit notes
- The benefits and risks of using accounting software to complete bookkeeping tasks
Course Details
AAT Accounting Bookkeeping Award L1 (Sep)
Code
S12BKK1/BDF1A
Duration
14 Weeks
Days Running
Wednedsay
Dates
11/09/2024 - 22/01/2025
10:00 - 13:00
Price
19+ Fully Funded
£0.00
19+ Co-Funded
£225.00
Non-Funded
£540.00
Frequently asked questions
Online Information Session - AAT Accounting Qualifications L1 to L4 (September 2024)
Event Date: Thursday, 11th July at 5pm
Link to
Register: Microsoft
Virtual Events Powered by Teams
Are you interested in starting a career in accountancy, finance, or business, or looking to upskill for career advancement? Join our informative and friendly online session for AAT Accounting Level 1 to Level 4 courses starting in September 2024! This session offers a valuable opportunity to learn about the programmes, meet with College staff, and ask any questions you might have. We will cover topics such as course overview, entry requirements, funding options, and have a Q&A session. We hope to see many of you there!
This AAT Level 1 qualification introduces the role of the bookkeeper, including the importance of timely and accurate information as well as ethical principles. The course provides the underpinning knowledge to identify and carry out simple bookkeeping activities, such as income and expenses, profit and loss, and assets and liabilities. It also offers an introduction into the benefits and risks associated with bookkeeping software, and software security.
There is no need for any prior accounting or bookkeeping knowledge to enrol in this course. It is designed to give students the introductory knowledge and confidence to take on higher level AAT qualifications and to progress in their lives and careers.
AAT qualifications are internationally recognised. Members are represented at every level of the finance and accounting world, including students studying for a career in finance, people already working in accountancy and self-employed business owners.
You will be taught by a specialist tutor via face-to-face lessons in the classroom. There is one end-of-course assessment which is computer-based and will take place on campus.
Students who are not local or unable to travel to the campus to participate in the exams will need to arrange this with a different venue and pay an extra fee.
Upon successful completion of the course, you can progress to study the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting or move into employment in a junior or supporting administrative role. Jobs you can apply for include Trainee Bookkeeper, Accounts Administrator, Procurement and Finance Assistant or Assistant Cashier.
You can also discuss your options with your tutor or consult our dedicated
careers advisors for guidance on your career path.
This course is aimed at adults aged 18 and 19+. You do not need any prior accounting or bookkeeping knowledge to enrol in this course. However, for the best chance of success, we recommend that you begin your studies with a good standard of English and Maths.
All applicants will be invited to an interview with the course tutor which
may include an initial assessment to ensure the qualification is appropriate for
them. It will also be the opportunity to ask any specific questions you might
have about the programme.
You will need to register for AAT student membership to study this qualification.
To avoid disappointment, please make sure you apply for your chosen course early. Decisions regarding running or cancelling a course are made one week prior to the start of the course.
This qualification is funded by the Adult Education Budget for England. Eligible learners can be fully funded or co-funded depending on their age, address, prior attainment level, employment, and income. For more information, please email info@bathcollege.ac.uk.
You will gain an AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping.