1. AAT Accounting
Mrs Ruston

2. Year 12 - AAT Certificate in Accounting
In your first year of study you will work towards a level 2 qualification. This will provide you with the core skills in order to advance to the Level 3 Diploma in year 3. Please see our additional presentation on the content and assessment methods in year 3.

3. What we’re going to look at?
Introducing AAT
Where could AAT take you?
AAT qualifications
Support from AAT
Full membership and progression opportunities
Life after qualifying

4. Who are AAT? Association of Accounting Technicians
A professional membership body.
Providing qualifications for those working, and looking to work at all levels of accounting and finance.
All learning and assessment areas will be assessed by some form of computer based assessment (CBA).
130,000 members worldwide
80,000 student members
50,000 full and fellow members
What are AAT?
We are the leading professional body for vocational accountants. We’ve been offering training and professional recognition for over 30 years.
Flexible course – CBAs offer the opportunity for students to sit assessments as and when they feel ready, meaning they can take assessments a little early if they wanted, or even give themselves more time for revision.
We are dedicated to providing training, support and advice to our members at every stage of their career. When you study for an AAT qualification, you also become a student member of AAT. This means you can call upon our expertise and resources whenever you need to.
You don’t need any formal qualifications to begin studying AAT – all you need is a good grasp of Maths and English. If you have relevant qualifications or accounting experience, you may be exempt to certain levels of the course. You can carry out a skillcheck questionnaire to determine which level is best for you.

5. Why study AAT Accounting Qualifications?
Maximise your potential
Develop skills and progress your career
Relevant and widely respected
Flexible studying, open to all
Gain an internationally recognised and respected qualifications
You’ll be worth more to your current and future employers
Boost your salary
Support throughout membership
Why study AAT Accounting Qualifications?
AAT Accounting Qualifications are based on the simple principle that it is related to real life. The practical and theory skills that you gain are designed to be relevant to what you do within your working role.
You have the advantage of earning while you learn, meaning that you can apply what you learn to your job role. Both skills are developed coherently.
The course is also confidence building and allows you to take on more responsibility. This means that you can shadow other members of your team and gain a broader understanding of the entire accounting department.
Accounting staff are in demand, particularly those who are able to carry out a variety of accounting roles – therefore you’ll be worth more with AAT.

6. Where else could AAT take me?
Advance your career and boost your salary
Earn up to 67% more fully qualified
Become an AAT full member (MAAT)
Increased professional status, keep skills fresh and gain the letters MAAT after your name
Progress to Chartered Accountancy
Gain exemptions from ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA and ICAS.
Be your own boss
Set up your own practice offering financial services
Where else could AAT take me?
The 2015 AAT Salary Survey suggests that the AAT Accounting Qualification will significantly boost your earning power during your working life. Those surveyed who had completed the AAT Accounting Qualifications earn up to 67% more than those without.
AAT Accounting Qualifications are a recognised business qualification within the marketplace with approximately 25% of relevant job adverts mentioning AAT. This shows the demand and acknowledgement of the qualification.
Employers also find that AAT staff tend to hit the ground running, applying their skills from day one.
If you are a full or fellow AAT member and you are offering accountancy, taxation or related consultancy services to the public you must become Licensed AAT Accountant

7. Yr 12 - Foundation Certificate in Accounting
In year 12, you will work towards the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and study the following units:
Units
Bookkeeping Transactions – Unit Assessment (online)
Bookkeeping Controls – Unit Assessment (online)
Elements of Costing – Unit Assessment (online)
Work Effectively in Finance – Synoptic Assessment (online)
Using Accounting Software – Unit Assessment (online)

8. Follow our steps to success
Read our prospectus
Familiarise yourself with the course outline and take a look at some of our success stories.
Full details of AAT Accounting Qualifications can be found in the prospectus (pages16 – 37) on the AAT website.

9. How will AAT support me? MyAAT Study support Career support
Your personalised online account which includes a log of all your assessment results.
Study support
e-learning and sample assessments for every AAT unit
Career support
Online CV builders, interview simulators and job search
AAT Additions
Exclusive benefits package includes discounted cinema tickets and gym membership
AAT Weekly
Your one-stop with everything you need to know to qualify
Events
Free branch events and online webinars

10. Progression
Your progression to level 3 will depend on a number of factors including:
Success at level 2
Motivation and approach to learning at level 2
Attendance at level 2

11. Any questions about this qualification?
If you have any questions regarding the AAT qualification, you can contact Mrs Ruston at the King John 6th Form.