Introduction
Presenters:
Simon and Prue Deane
AAT Approved Centre:
Accountancy Learning Ltd
Specialising in Online Distance Learning
“We’ve been training accountants since 1984 and have been an AAT Approved centre for 23
years”
We’ll be covering…
Introduction
• You want to train to be an accountant or a bookkeeper. You want to complete the
AAT qualification. But which one? Who with? How?
• The AAT have introduced a lot of qualification options and there are lots of training
providers. So lots of routes to choose for your AAT journey and lots of choice on
which provider to share that journey with.
• In this presentation,
we'll be covering the following topics:
We’ll be covering…
Which is the right course for me?
• It's important that you enrol on the course that's right for you in terms of your
current situation and longer term goals.
We’ll be covering…
Investing in YOUR FUTURE
• We'll run through our Bookkeeping,
Accounting and Computerised Accounting
courses in a bit more detail along with the
package options we offer.
We’ll be covering…
• How to enrol with us and what to expect
• We'll briefly run through this, but it's very flexible and straight forward meaning
that you can be up and running with your course within a couple of hours.
We’ll be covering…
Our Unique Learning Materials
• We'll show you examples of the learning materials you will receive for your course.
We’ll be covering…
Your Personal Tutor and the support you’ll get
• We'll talk about the support you'll receive, including 'out of hours' help.
We’ll be covering…
Sitting your Computer Based Assessments
• We'll have a quick run through of how the
assessments work and where you can sit
them.
We’ll be covering…
• Payment Options and Funding
• We'll briefly run through the various payment
options and potential funding available.
Which course is right for me?
With so many AAT course options available, it can sometimes be difficult to identify the
right one for you.
Probably the best way to discover which course is most relevant to you is to simply talk
to us.
We are not 'sales' people, so we will provide you with what we feel is the most
appropriate advice and guidance - even if it means studying with someone else!
Which course is right for me?
AAT Routes
• There are many AAT routes you
can follow, depending on your
current situation and career
aspirations:
Which course is right for me?
AAT Skillcheck
• If there is any doubt in our mind about which course you should be undertaking,
then we will refer you to the AATs online 'Skillcheck' which will help identify the
relevant study level for you.
• You can access the AAT Skillcheck at this address:
http://www.aatskillcheck.org/home.aspx
Which course is right for me?
Our FREE Basic Bookkeeping Course
You can always try our FREE Basic Bookkeeping Course
before making
a decision.
If you would like access to our FREE Basic Bookkeeping
Course, then go to:
http://www.accountancylearning.co.uk/students/
How to enrol and what to expect
How to Enrol
There are a number of ways to enrol with us:
• Completing an enrolment form on our
website
• Enrolling with us over the phone
• Download an enrolment form and post it
to us
How to enrol and what to expect
Welcome to Accountancy Learning
If you enrol before 5.00pm, you will normally receive your 'Welcome Email' within a couple of
hours. It will include:
• A comprehensive Study Support Guide
• A tailored Individual Learning Plan
• Moodle login details to access your
online course materials
How to enrol and what to expect
• Moodle Walkthrough
• Our students generally find Moodle very easy to work
through.
• But, we like to double check you're completely happy,
so a tutor will arrange a time to phone you to run
through the course resources and answer any
questions you might have.
How to enrol and what to expect
• Your Personal Tutor
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Upon enrolment, a Personal Tutor (PT) will be assigned to you. Your PT will be your main contact:
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You can phone or email them if you get stuck and need some help
They will mark and provide detailed feedback on all your Progress Tests and Practice Assessments
They will contact you regularly to check progress and monitor your activity on Moodle
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Our tutors are very experienced and supportive and include those with either the AAT or ACA
qualification.
How to enrol and what to expect
When You Can Contact Us
• There will always be someone around (normally Prue and Simon) until
9.30pm, Mondays to Thursdays. We leave early on a Friday, at about
6.00!
• We can also contact you, by arrangement on weekends. We have some
overseas students and when Skyping them, we need to be aware of the
time differences.
• Contact us by phone, or email or Skype (by arrangement). We will also
pro-actively contact you - to support, cajole…………and nag!
Our Learning Materials
Our Learning Materials
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It's important to get off to a good start, so our unique, easy to follow AAT Level 2 course
materials include:
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Bite-size learning sessions covering the entire course
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Interactive presentations including voiceovers and an end of Session Quiz
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Downloadable pdf presentation transcripts
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Comprehensive, downloadable pdf activities and answers
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Downloadable pdf Progress Tests and Practice Assessments
Our Learning Materials
Example Slides
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Here are a few example slides from our bite-size interactive presentations:
Our Learning Materials
Session Quiz Questions
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Here is an example end of session quiz question to check your learning as you go along:
Our Learning Materials
Sage Videos
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For the Computerised Accounting unit, we have developed a case study to take you through Sage.
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The bite-size presentations also include short demo video clips on all the key Sage functions.
Our Learning Materials
Revision Questions
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Here is an example 'exam style' questions from our PBKT revision course:
Our Learning Materials
Downloadable PDF Materials
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Every bite-size session includes a comprehensive activity along with the answer in order that
you check your learning.
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Our equally comprehensive Progress Tests and Practice Assessments are hand-marked and
detailed tutor feedback is provided, so you should go into each exam feeling very well
prepared!
Sitting Your Computer Based Assessments
Sitting Your Exams
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There is a really big network of assessment
venues across the country where you can sit
your CBTs and CBPs. You can search for those
closest to you, with your postcode on the link
below:
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https://www.aat.org.uk/assessment/assessm
ent-venue/search
Sitting Your Computer Based Assessments
Results
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For CBTs, you get your results immediately from your test centre.
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For CBPs, your work is assessed by your training provider and the speed of results will
depend on them - in our case, we normally let you know within 48 hours.
Progression Options
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Once you have achieved your Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (or Certificate in Bookkeeping
) you can progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and from there to the Level 4
Diploma in Accounting.
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After this, there are progression options to ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ATT.
Funding
Funding
• We realise that your AAT course can be quite a
financial commitment for you.
• Although you are investing in your future, you
need the funds to make that investment.
• There are therefore a number of payment
options and funding options.
Funding
Payment Methods
Debit
Card
• Payment can be made
using the following
methods
Credit
Card
Invoice
Payment
Methods
Standing
Order
BACS
Funding
• Other Funding
Advanced Learning
Loans
• Available to those in
England, Scotland and
Wales
• Levels 3 & 4
• But we also have a “Level 3
Plus”
Apprenticeships
• For those aged 16-23
• Must be employed for at
least 30 hours per week
• Course is supplemented by
regular visits
ELCAS
• For those in the Armed
Forces, or who have recently
left
• Levels 3 & 4
• Resettlement Funding
Summary
Summary
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We have been training and developing our own materials for AAT students for 23 years...
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...and during that time we have helped thousands of students achieve their career
aspirations through completion of their AAT qualifications.
Summary
Pass Rates
Over the past year, our pass rates were:
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AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: 99.6%
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AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: 97.3%
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AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting: 87.7%
Overall, across all levels: 96.4%
Summary
What Jay Says About Us
“ There is always a tutor on hand when you need one during working hours, and
sometimes after working hours via email! The team are very hard working and keen
to resolve any issues or questions thrown at them as soon as possible. I have never
felt like I was alone throughout this whole process, as Accountancy Learning have
been easy to reach via email or telephone whenever I have needed support.
Jay Peermahomud
Accounts Manager
M6 Commercials
I feel like I am actually on track in achieving my goal as being Financial Director for
the current Company which I am employed in, and having just passed AAT level 2 has
done wonders for my confidence and professional ambitions. I would definitely
recommend Accountancy Learning as a distance learning provider for AAT training
for anybody who wishes to follow the same career path as myself. I am truly
thankful.”
Questions and Contact Us
Contact Us:
+44 (0) 1392 311927
study@accountancylearning.co.uk
Or visit our website:
www.accountancylearning.co.uk
You can also view this presentation again here:
www.accountancylearning.co.uk/aat-webinar