Course description
AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 2
Considering starting a career in bookkeeping? The AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping qualification is a 6 month entry level course. It is designed to support those at the beginning of their career, introducing them to the basics of bookkeeping. Learners will gain core bookkeeping and accounting principles and skills, while gaining a recognised qualification. You will have the knowledge you need to start a successful career and create a route into accountancy as you cover topics such as ethical systems and costing systems. This course allows you to kick start your career, you'll have access to our purpose built learning platform and on demand content, allowing you to learn at your own pace. To find out more and apply, click here.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who is this programme for?
- Individuals who are looking to enter the accountancy sector
- Organisations looking to upskill their employees in bookkeeping
- Accountancy professionals who want to refresh their foundational skills
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Programme outcomes
For employers
On completion of this course, organisations will have the confidence that their employees possess strong foundational accountancy skills. This course is ideal for employees at the beginning of their accountancy career, or those who need to refresh their knowledge on the basic principles and techniques.
For learners
By completing this qualification, individuals gain knowledge and confidence in areas such as: completing double-entry bookkeeping; preparing and process invoices and credit notes; balance a 3-column analysed cash book and process ledger transactions and extract trial balance
Roles that individuals would be eligible for after this course include: Bookkeeper, Payroll Administrator, and Accounts Payable Clerk.
Training Course Content
Key topics:
- Bookkeeping transactions
- Bookkeeping controls
Course delivery details
- Understand double-entry bookkeeping
- Use information gathered from costing systems to assist decision making
- Understand the principles of ethical working
- Balance a 3-column analysed cash book
Expenses
£375 (excl. exam costs and AAT membership)
Continuing Studies
- On-demand digital content
- Develop professional excellence and personal confidence and capability
- Flexible online start
- Dedicated tutor throughout
- Purpose built learning platform
- Access to some of the UK's leading accountancy specialists
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