AAT Approved Courses
Looking to boost your credentials in accountancy?
Our Approved AAT training program offers the professional skills and knowledge that are essential for success in your financial career.
Whether you’re starting afresh or already on your journey and aiming to advance, our range of courses – covering Levels 2, 3, and 4, from Certificate to Diploma level – have you covered.
Join us – call 01254 945868 or email h.lund@cips.training for more information.
Our AAT approved training is set to launch in September 2024, offering the opportunity for upskilling and career advancement.
Why choose us?
Chamber Business Training, the largest business training chamber in the UK, is renowned for delivering exceptional results with a dedication to student satisfaction at its heart. So far, we’ve trained over 600 students, providing first-rate tuition and constant support for our delegates along the way.
About AAT
AAT is the UK’s leading professional body offering skills-based accountancy and finance qualifications. Their qualifications are practical, internationally recognised and can open doors in any industry across the world.
AAT is open to everyone – you don’t need previous qualifications or experience, and you can work at a pace that fits in with your lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for your first job in accountancy, want to change careers, or simply want to enhance your existing accounting skills, AAT will give you the training you need.
AAT offers a range of benefits for students, including study support, topical news and updates, and exclusive discounts. AAT also offers an excellent route into chartered accountancy. If you choose to further your studies with one of the leading chartered professional bodies, such as ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA, your AAT qualification will give you generous exemptions. Your AAT qualification could also give you the opportunity to run your own accounting or bookkeeping practice.
Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
Your accounting journey starts with the foundational Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, needed to progress to employment or further study in accountancy and finance. Students should choose the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting if they’re interested in developing transferable business and personal skills alongside their core accountancy skills.
This qualification comprises four mandatory units:
- Introduction to Bookkeeping
- Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
- Principles of Costing
- The Business Environment
Working in accountancy requires good communication skills, IT skills and an understanding of the business environment, as well as an understanding of daily finance and accounting functions.
AAT does not set any entry requirements for this qualification. However, for the best chance of success, we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and Maths.
This qualification will take approximately 9 to12 months to complete with 255 guided learning hours.
Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
Progress to specialist understanding with the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, ideal for those seeking finance roles or further education in accounting and finance who have achieved the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.
On completion, students can successfully undertake a role in finance. it can also be a stepping stone to further education, with students progressing onto the Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.
This qualification comprises four mandatory units
- Business Awareness
- Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
- Management Accounting Techniques
- Tax Processes for Businesses
AAT does not set any entry requirements for this qualification. However, for the best chance of success, we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and Maths.
The qualification will take approx. 9 to12 months to complete with 400 guided learning hours.
Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting
Master advanced accounting and finance skills with the Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting, including focus areas such as business tax and financial management.
Students will look at and become comfortable with a wide range of financial management skills and applications and will gain competencies in drafting financial statements for limited companies, recommending accounting systems strategies and constructing and presenting complex management accounting reports.
Students will also learn about specialist areas such as tax, auditing, credit and debit management and cash and financial management.
This qualification comprises three mandatory units and two specialist units selected from a choice of five options.
The mandatory units are:
- Applied Management accounting
- Drafting and interpreting Financial Statements
- Internal Accounting Systems and Controls
The optional units are:
- Business tax
- Personal tax
- Audit and Assurance
- Cash and Financial Management
- Credit and Debt Management
This qualification will take approx. 9-12 months to complete.
Embark on your journey to success with Chamber Business Training, your accredited AAT training provider. Contact us to learn more about our upcoming training, launching in September 2024 – 01254 945868 / h.lund@cips.training
