AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping

The AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping expands on the fundamentals and covers advanced knowledge and technical skills. This practical bookkeeping training is structured to ensure you gain a comprehensive understanding of enhanced accounting principles, tax processes, and payroll management.

1. Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements

In this unit, you'll learn how to use trial balances to produce profit and loss statements for sole traders and partnerships. You'll master the double-entry bookkeeping skills necessary to record financial transactions.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the accounting principles underlying final accounts preparation
• Grasp advanced double-entry bookkeeping techniques
• Implement procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets
• Prepare and record depreciation calculations
• Record period-end adjustments
• Produce and extend trial balances
• Prepare financial statements for sole traders and partnerships
• Interpret financial statements using profitability ratios
• Prepare accounting records from incomplete information

Unit 2: Tax Processes for Businesses

This unit will equip you with the knowledge required to submit VAT returns to HM Revenue & Customs. You'll also better grasp the tax processes that affect business operations.

This unit accounts for 30% of the overall grade for the qualification.

• Learning outcomes:
• Understand the legislative requirements relating to VAT
• Calculate VAT
• Review and verify VAT returns
• Understand the principles of payroll
• Report payroll information within an organisation

Upon completing the AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping, you'll be eligible to become an AAT Bookkeeping Member (AATQB). This prestigious membership provides professional recognition, enhances your career prospects, and gives you the credentials to work independently or in senior roles within finance.

Your progression options include:

• Start your own bookkeeping practice
• Progress to the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting, CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting or other accounting qualifications
• Move into senior bookkeeping or accounting positions

The AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping is designed to be completed in 4 to 6 months on average, depending on your personal study pace and prior knowledge. You will have 12 months of course access to ensure you can learn at a comfortable pace, giving you ample time to review the material and complete your studies.

The AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping requires you to pass two objective-based assessments before earning this advanced bookkeeping qualification. These exams are computer-based and assess the knowledge and skills you've gained throughout the course.

Exam Details

• Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements – 150 minutes
• Tax Processes for Businesses – 90 minutes

Once you've completed your assessments, your raw marks will be converted into a percentage and weighted according to the unit assessment within the qualification, contributing to your final grade.

Passing Scores:

• Distinction: 90–100%
• Merit: 80–89%
• Pass: 70–79%
• Unclassified: 0–69% (or failure to pass one or both assessments)

You can take these exams through remote invigilation or in AAT-approved test centres. To sit the exams, you must become an AAT member, with student membership and exam fees separate from the course price.

At e-Careers, we offer flexible study options to suit your needs, with access to online training courses and live sessions via our industry-leading eLearning platform. You can study at your convenience, with 24/7 access to course materials on your PC, laptop, or tablet. If your approach works best with printed materials, we also provide Kaplan study textbooks to better support your study needs.

At e-Careers, we provide all the resources and support you need to complete the AAT Level 3 Advanced Bookkeeping successfully. You'll receive expert guidance, interactive tools, and comprehensive materials to stay on track throughout your studies.

When you enrol in our Level 3 AAT, you'll receive:

• Live Online Classes – Join weekly tutor-led sessions to enhance your understanding and prepare for exams. Recordings are available for flexible review.
• Industry-Leading eLearning – Access our dynamic eLearning platform anytime, anywhere, and study at a pace that suits you.
• Hard copy Textbooks – Receive Kaplan textbooks delivered to your door for additional in-depth learning.
• Study Resources – Benefit from digital materials, including workbooks, mock exams, and slides for thorough exam preparation.
• Tutor Support – Our expert tutors are available to provide personalised guidance and help you grasp every concept effectively.
• Comprehensive Training – Engage with AAT-accredited content designed to build your proficiency in advanced bookkeeping.

• 0% Finance available – Spread the cost with flexible plans
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• Choose a plan that suits your budget and start immediately.

Note: AAT Student Membership and exam fees are separate from the course price

You may be eligible for exemptions from specific units based on your prior qualifications and experience. If you meet the criteria, you can fast-track through the AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping.

You may be eligible for exemptions if you have:

• Previous qualifications in accounting or bookkeeping
• A relevant accounting or finance degree