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Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping

Course Overview

Gain the key practical skills, knowledge and understanding needed for bookkeeping with our Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping online course. This distance learning course is relevant for businesses of all sizes and in all sectors, and is perfect for individuals in junior and entry level finance roles, small business owners wanting to upskill, or employers looking for bookkeeping training for staff.

Students studying this qualification will develop practical accountancy skills in the double-entry bookkeeping system and in using associated documents and processes. They will cover transactions for accuracy, make entries in appropriate books and ledgers and calculate sales invoices and credit notes..

What is AAT?

AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) is the world’s leading professional body for bookkeeping and accounting with over 130,000 members worldwide. Their qualifications are developed in consultation with employers and will equip you with the key financial skills modern businesses are currently looking for, plus they are the perfect starting point for a successful, rewarding career in accounting and finance.

Due to the AAT syllabus change in September 2022 please read these changes.

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Key Information

Course Length
12 weeks

Course Level
Level 2

Awarding Body
AAT

Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment

For Individuals

Benefits

  • Fully online course
  • Study from anywhere, at any time
  • Gain an accredited level 3 qualification
  • Internationally recognised
  • Perfect for beginners
  • Access to an award-winning e-learning platform
  • Unlimited support from qualified tutors
  • Official AAT provider delivering approved AAT courses
  • Progression opportunities to become a chartered and certified accountant
  • No hidden costs
  • AAT registration and membership
  • Exam booking service
  • Gain access to MyAAT, giving you further benefits including:
  • Interactive career guidance
  • Networking opportunities
  • Access to the AAT social community
    • (*Membership for one year only.)

Due to the AAT syllabus change in September 2022 please read these changes.

Read about Q2022

Full Cost Price
£420.00

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Unit 1: Introduction to Bookkeeping

This unit introduces students to the double-entry bookkeeping system and the associated documents and processes. Students will have learnt all stages necessary to process transactions using both manual and digital systems.

Unit 2: Principles of Bookkeeping Controls

This unit builds on the knowledge and skills acquired from studying Introduction to Bookkeeping and explores control accounts, journals, and reconciliations. It takes students through a number of processes used in bookkeeping that help verify and validate the entries made. Students will also understand the use of the journal to the stage of redrafting the trial balance, following initial adjustments.