STUDYING THE AAT QCF QUALIFICATION
BY DISTANCE LEARNING
Why study AAT by
distance learning?
Kaplan’s distance learning students
are guided and supported by a team
of dedicated tutors, assessors and
customer service staff.
AAT is a popular study option;
thousands of students successfully
complete their qualification via
distance learning every year. At the
Dec 2009 sitting, Kaplan distance
learning pass rates exceeded the
AAT averages with 88%.
What’s covered?
The AAT QCF qualification is a new
qualification and is designed to help
students to progress through the
qualification as flexible as possible.
The levels are;
Level 2 Certificate – Units covered
• Basic Accounting I
Options: 2 from 4
• Credit Management and Control
• Personal Tax
• Business Tax
• External Auditing
The vast majority of units are assessed
via computer based tests (CBT’s) which
can be taken at one of kaplan’s 28 UK
centres. You will receive a certificate
upon the completion of each level and
you will earn exemptions from future
ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW and ICAS
examinations. Upon full completion
you will be able to progress to full
AAT membership and obtain the
letters MAAT after your name.
Where to start?
Your starting point will depend on your
previous experience and qualifications.
Our course advisors can assist and
guide you to ensure you choose the
appropriate entry point.
• Basic Accounting II
• Work effectively in
accounting and finance
Level 2 Certificate
Level 3 Diploma
An ideal starting point for those
with no prior knowledge of
bookkeeping or computerised
accounting. Or for those who
have not studied for a while.
• Accounts Preparation I
Level 3 Diploma
• Accounts Preparation II
Suited to students with prior
accountancy or finance experience.
Double entry bookkeeping
knowledge is essential.
• Basic Costing
• Computerised Accounting
• Cash Management
• Costs and Revenue
• Indirect Tax
• Professional Ethics in
Accounting and Finance
• Spreadsheets software
Level 4 Diploma
• Financial Statements
• Budgeting
• Financial Performance
• Internal Control and
Accounting Systems
Level 4 Diploma
Only a suitable starting point
for students with a UK degree
in accounting.
STUDYING THE AAT QCF QUALIFICATION
BY DISTANCE LEARNING
How do I register with the AAT?
If you have not already done so
you must register with the AAT as a
student. The easiest way to do this is
on the AAT’s website, www.aat.org.uk.
You will be required to quote your
training providers Approved
Assessment Centre Code which for
Kaplan Distance Learning is BH10154.
Please note, registering as a student
with the AAT and entering for exams
is your responsibility and is entirely
separate from your purchase of a
Kaplan Distance Learning package.
How do I contact AAT?
For one unit at the final level, you will
need to write a 4,000 project based
on ‘Internal Controls and Accounting
Systems’. You will receive full support
and project guidance from Kaplan
tutors and assessors and it will
be Kaplan who will assess your
final project.
How long will it take for
me to complete?
Our courses allow you the flexibility
to study at a pace that suits you.
On average students will complete
level 2 in 6 months, level 3 in 12
months, and level 4 in 12-18 months.
By post
Association of
Accounting Technicians,
140 Aldersgate Street,
London EC1A 4HY
Tel: 0845 863 0802
Fax: 020 7397 3009
Email
studentservices@aat.org.uk
Web
www.aat.org.uk
How will I be assessed?
The vast majority of units are assessed
by computer based tests (CBT’s).
These are assessments that you take
on a computer and will range from
1hr to 2.5hr’s in length. You can take
these CBT’s at any time during the
year and can be sat at one of Kaplan’s
28 UK centres. You will receive your
results immediately.
For two of the units, these will be
assessed via an e-project. This will
not be under timed conditions and will
be assessed by Kaplan’s assessors.
What is included in my
distance learning package?
Our distance learning packages
include all the support you
need to complete your
qualification successfully,
please refer to the Kaplan website
www.kaplanfinancial.co.uk/
distancelearning for more
specific details, but see below
a general outline;
• All necessary study material
including study texts,
revision kits, pocket notes
• Sage Instant Accounts fully
operational software (Level 2 only)
• Full tutor support up to 7pm in
evenings via phone or email
• Personalised work programmes
• Access to Kaplan Interact,
our popular student study
and social networking site
• Online resources, including online
testing, mock exams, the study
texts and kits online and more
• Pass guarantee – free tutor
support until you pass your exam
How do I contact Kaplan
distance learning?
By post
Kaplan distance learning,
West Gate, 6 Grace Street, Leeds
LS1 2RP UK
Tel: +44 (0) 113 243 0056
Fax: +44 (0) 113 243 0133
Email
aatdistancelearning@kaplan.co.uk
Web
www.kaplanfinancial.co.uk/
distancelearning