Course description
AAT Foundation (Level 2) - OnDemand
The Foundation Certificate covers the basic principles of accountancy, such as double-entry bookkeeping, costing and preparing financial statements, as well as how to use accounting software. Using our multi-award winning OnDemand study method, you'll get a structured study programme with tutor-led video guides. The course can be started whenever you're ready and you can work through the content at a pace that suits you, with tutor support when you need it.Kaplan offers 12 month interest-free payment plans to help you spread the cost of your course. If your employer is paying for the course, be sure to select 'Invoice my employer' at checkout.
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Training Course Content
AAT Foundation level consists of four subjects:
- Bookkeeping Transactions (BTRN) - You’ll learn how to understand and demonstrate basic financial transactions within a bookkeeping system, across supplier, customer and business accounts.
- Bookkeeping Controls (BKCL) - You’ll identify appropriate payment methods and the effect they have on the bank balance. You’ll learn about control accounts, reconciliation and the purpose of using the journal.
- Elements of Costing (ELCO) - This will teach you to understand the cost recording system within an organisation, use cost recording techniques, and provide information on actual and budgeted costs and income.
- Foundation Synoptic Assessment (FYSA) - You’ll understand and develop the personal skills required to work effectively in a business and understand CSR, ethics, and sustainability in the workplace. The synoptic assessment will also draw on your understanding from BTRN, BKCL and ELCO.
Skills gained include:
- Effective business communication skills including letters, memos and informal reports
- Processing payments and receipts
- Preparing invoices
- Completing bank reconciliations
- Using accounting software
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Average rating 4.5
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