ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS (AAT)
FAQs
What courses are being offered?
We are offering the Certificate in Accounting Level 2, the Diploma in Accounting Level 3 and the
Diploma in Accounting Level 4.
What units will I study?
Level 2:
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Processing bookkeeping transactions
Control accounts, journals and the banking system
Work effectively in accounting and finance
Basic costing
Computerised accounting
Level 3:
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Accounts preparation
Prepare final accounts for sole traders and partnerships
Costs and revenues
Indirect tax
Professional ethics
Spreadsheet software
Level 4:
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Financial statements
Budgeting
Financial performance
Internal control and accounting systems
Cash management
External auditing
How long will the course take to complete?
Level 2 – The course consisting of 5 units is scheduled to run from 9 September 2013 to 30 June
2014.
Level 3 – The course consisting of 6 units is scheduled to run from 9 September 2013 to 16 June
2014.
Level 4 – The course consists of 6 units. The first 4 units are scheduled to run from 16 September to
23 June 2014. The remaining 2 units will be taught as from September 2014.
What are the tuition fees?
Level 2 - £400
Level 3 - £400
Level 4 – This will vary according to the duration of individual units and the numbers of students who
register. Once final numbers are known, students will be notified of the fee.
Are there any additional fees?
Yes.
Books – The Gibraltar College will not provide text books for students. Students will be responsible
for acquiring their own books. These can be ordered online from the following website at a reduced
price:
http://www.osbornebooksshop.co.uk/c/aat_accounting_qcf_/2013_revised_aat_accounting_qualifi
cation
The college will be able to provide handouts for the first few weeks of the term to allow students
time to order and receive their own text books.
AAT registration fee – Students are advised that in order to sit for AAT examinations, they will need
to register directly with AAT within 4 weeks of commencing the course. There will be a registration
fee set by AAT. Students can register here: www.aat.org.uk
Examination fees – At the time of publication, exam fees, per unit, are as follows:
Level 2 - £35
Level 3 - £38
Level 4 - £40
What is the assessment procedure?
AAT assesses the skills you’ve developed using flexible and practical computer based tests (CBTs), eprojects and/or work based evidence. There’s no set time to take these tests – you can sit them as
and when you’re ready, with the agreement of your training provider. The usual procedure is as
follows: your lecturer will provide the Examinations Officer with a list of candidates wishing to sit the
tests at the end of the unit. You will be notified of the date and time of your test shortly after.
Opportunities for resits will be available during certain times of the year. This has to be agreed
directly with the Examinations Officer.