Accountancy Professional Qualification

AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 3

The AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 3 course, updated for the AAT Q2022 syllabus, allows you to further your learning and enhance your accounting knowledge and skills at your own pace. It offers a unique way to progress within Accountancy, and with guided tutor support throughout, Babington will support you every step of the way on your learning journey to success in your career in years to come. The course is delivered through e-learning.

Further your skills and learning, gain applicable skills and increase your confidence on this advance course, which will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting.

Babington was named ‘Private Sector Accountancy College of the Year’ in the 2022 PQ Awards – underscoring our commitment to excellence and the needs of our learners.

This course is part of the AAT qualification pathway, leading you to an industry recognised qualification and a career within Accountancy.

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At a glance

Relevant to

Those looking to progress their accountancy career

Entry requirements

AAT Certificate in Accounting Level 2 or equivalent

Type

Professional Qualification

Standard

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Level

Level 3

Format/Modality

Virtual delivery

Duration

12 months

Cost

£499 (excl. VAT, exam costs and AAT membership)

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Learning topics

Learning journey overview

Your professional study will fall into 4 chapters across 41 weeks. Use the menu below to explore detailed topics within each chapter:

Advanced double entry.
Acquisition and disposal of non current assets.
Depreciation calculations.
Record period end adjustments.
Produce extended the trial balance, financial statements.
Interpret financial statements using profitability ratios.

Legislation requirements relating to VAT.
Calculate VAT.
Review and verify VAT returns.
Understand principles of payroll.
Report information within the organisation.
Recognise the impact that adjustments for previous period errors will have on VAT.

Businesses, governance and legal framework.
External and internal environments on business, performance and decisions.
Principles of professional ethics.
New technologies and risks associated with data security.
Communicate information to stakeholders.

Management accounting within organisations.
Attribute costs.
Investigate deviations from budgets.
Use spreadsheet techniques to provide management accounting information.
Short term decision making.
Principles of cash management.

Possible progression and career routes:

This qualification makes you eligible for AAT Bookkeeper (AATQB) status
You may pursue a career as a freelance bookkeeper
Move on to study the  AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting

Programme outcomes

For employers

Organisations can place their professionals on this course as a means of refreshing their basic skills and knowledge, allowing employees to learn at their own pace.

For learners

By completing this qualification, individuals gain knowledge and confidence in areas such as: preparing and extending a trial balance; producing final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, using information from costing systems to assist decision making, and the principles of ethical working.

Roles that individuals would be eligible for after this course include: Accounts Administrator, Credit Controller, Tax Assistant, and Trainee Accounts Technician.

Please use the link below to locate the centres which would be suitable for you to sit your assessments and the associated costs. Exams and AAT membership costs are not included in the price of this course, and you would pay the centre directly.

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How the programme works

What is expected of learners?

We provide the very best in teaching and resources to guide learners through the programme and are committed to support every step of the way. Learners must also commit to learning aims as part of the programme, building a partnership with Babington which not only ensures successful completion of the course, but also builds valuable new skills, knowledge and working styles.

We will support you with your online distance learning course, which is self driven home study.
Help you prepare for your unit assessment.
We will guide and mentor you through your development.
Learning support will be available from a tutor via email, phone or virtual TEAMS session.

Aim to spend 15 to 20 hours per week learning and studying.
To complete units and sit AAT assessments within advised timeframe.
To take responsibility to “self drive” your learning journey using all the resources provided to fully engage in the home study/independent learning experience.
Purchase books, register with AAT and use AAT Link to book and pay for your own exams.

Why us?

Personalised independent e-learner journey.
Access to learning 24/7 with Babington's digital platform EQUAL - track your progress and test your learning.
Dedicated tutor - support when you need it.
Tailored 1-2-1 study support session.

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TESTIMONIALS

What our experts and learners have to say

The training provided was excellent and I fully understood what was being taught and with my commitment I passed all units first time and therefore was pleasantly surprised that I was able to achieve AAT Level 3 though online training which I was very scared of doing but now would not hesitate to sign up for any future online courses.

Learner

AAT Level 3

I have a passion for helping and supporting anyone looking to learn new accounting skills. It is a privilege and pleasure to see a learner successfully achieve their qualification and progress in their career. In my 20 plus years in the education and training sector, I have had the privilege to help build individual learner’s confidence and self-belief, enabling them to aspire to make significant, positive life-style career changes and improve their quality of life. I love my job!

Teresa Haley

Accountancy Tutor

Excellence in numbers

Delivering meaningful outcomes

Trust your professional development to the experts. We're proud to help upskill thousands of professionals every year and support businesses in building the talent pipelines of tomorrow.

80%

80% of members who have completed an AAT Accounting qualification agree it has increased their earning potential

83%

Babington received a Customer Satisfaction rate of 83% for academic year 2020/21

Awards

PQ Awards Public Sector Accountancy College of the Year 2022

76%

76% of AAT members are satisfied in with their current job

1000+

Learners supported each year across our Accountancy portfolio

Why choose Babington?

Supercharge your accountancy career

On-demand digital content
Flexible online start
Access to some of the UK's leading accountancy specialists

Dedicated tutor throughout
Develop professional excellence and personal confidence and capability
Purpose built learning platform

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AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 3

At a glance

Financial Accounts: Preparing Financial Statements (16 weeks)

Tax Processes for Business (5 weeks)

Business Awareness (6 weeks)

Management Accounting Techniques & Spreadsheets (14 weeks)

Possible progression and career routes:

Programme outcomes

For employers

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