AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting

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2 flexible, Build lifetime accredited success courses with our flexible, accredited courses We re the UK leader in online learning, and our flexible courses are perfect if you ve got a busy life. They allow you to shape your study around your schedule: learn at your own pace, in your own time, wherever suits you best on whatever device you are on, whether that be mobile, tablet or laptop. That s why over 13,000 students a year trust us to help them take their career to the next level. Personal Tutor & Live Classrooms As well as online course materials, you ll benefit from unlimited academic support and live tutor-led AAT webinars. Years of Experience We ve been pioneers in flexible learning for 128 years, so you ll benefit from more than a century of educational expertise. Payment Plans You can spread the cost of your course with an interest-free monthly payment plan. AAT: the gold standard for vocational accounting training AAT, the Association of Accounting Technicians, are the UK s leading membership and awarding body for technical accountants, with over 133,000 members worldwide. They award more than 90% of all skills-based accounting and finance qualifications. Their qualifications are well-respected and sought-after by employers around the globe, as they give you practical, industry-focused knowledge that you can put to use from day one. An AAT qualification demonstrates that you have the most up-to-date accounting knowledge, the highest professional standards, and the drive to achieve your ambitions. Our flexible approach and extensive support system allow you to achieve your very best. That s why our AAT pass rate is an astonishing 95%. Our AAT pass rate has been based on 1,280 exam sittings and 1,215 passes by ICS Learn A AT students between July 2015 and June 2016.

3 Why this course is right for you Our flexible AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting course is the essential first step in building a successful accounting and finance career. You ll learn the basic principles of accountancy, including double entry bookkeeping, and gain the skills you need to succeed in entry-level or support roles - all without giving up your job, family time or social life. Your study can be completely shaped around your life. You ll be able to continue to the Advanced and Professional Diplomas, which will qualify to you to hold senior accounting jobs, start your own practice, and get the professional recognition that comes with being a full member of AAT (MAAT). There s no limit to how far you can go with an AAT qualification from us. This course is perfect for you if: You re just starting out in your accountancy career You want to excel in an entry-level accounting role Entry Requirements You don t need any previous experience or qualifications to enrol on this entry-level course. You must be over 19, and if English isn t your first language, you ll need an IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent. You want to progress to higher levels of AAT study, such as the Advanced Diploma and Professional Diploma You need a firm foundation of financial knowledge to bring to your current role If you have any disabilities which you believe may impact your studies or assessments, please inform your Course Advisor before enrolment so that we can advise you on whether reasonable adjustments can be made to accommodate your needs. If you have a criminal record or have been made bankrupt, AAT may not accept you as a member. I chose to study AAT with ICS Learn because my friends who are also accountants recommended that this was the best route. I couldn t agree more with them myself. ICS Learn is great because it allows you to balance your work and studying time, and you can go at your own pace. I m constantly scanning over my books whenever I get a chance. My tutor is on hand for me to ask any questions, which is always handy, and it was very easy to sign up and enrol! Thomas Cruise

4 What s it like studying online? Get expert advice, & get started Whether you re set on a course or are still deciding which level is right for you, the first thing to do is call our specialist course advisors. There won t be any sales pressure - we know that taking a new qualification is a big decision. We ll take the time to learn about your experience, education and ambitions to make sure you pick the right course. Study when & where it suits you You can get started on your course whenever you choose, and complete it as quickly or slowly as you like within the support period - there are no cohorts or deadlines, so we won t chase you if you need to take some time off. Plus, all your study materials are online, so you can study from anywhere and on any device! Easily keep track of progress & take exams as you learn You ll do progress checks throughout your course, so you and your tutor know exactly how you re doing. You ll sit practice exams before your assessments to ensure you re fully prepared. When you re ready, you ll sit your exams at your local AAT centre. Get unlimited support from your AAT Tutor All our tutors are carefully selected AAT experts with years of experience in distance learning, so they re perfectly positioned to give you all the help you need. They ll be with you from enrolment to graduation, so there ll always be a real person on hand by phone, or chat if you get stuck. Achieve your career goals with us Your course is the perfect foundation for building lifetime career success. With the benefit of our flexible approach, cutting edge course materials, and unbeatable tutor support, you ll be well on your way to a lucrative and rewarding Accountancy career.

5 Flexible, affordable payment options Our mission is to make learning affordable and accessible for all, no matter your circumstances. That s why we make spreading the cost of your course as simple and manageable as possible with our flexible, interest-free payment plans. You can get started right away with a deposit, then pay the rest through monthly direct debit. Our plans are flexible, so you can pay your balance off sooner if you d like. If you think your company will fully or partly fund your learning, we can help you put together a case, and invoice them for the cost of your course. Simply discuss this with your advisor when you enrol and they ll give you all the information you need. Employer-funded Accounting courses can be enrolled as an all-inclusive package which combines course, exam, centre and AAT Membership fees. You also have the option of paying the full amount up-front if you d prefer. AAT and Exam Centre Fees In order to sit your exams and receive your qualification, you ll need to pay a few external fees: AAT Registration Fees AAT Annual Student Membership Fees AAT Exam Fees Exam Centre Administration Fees I work Monday to Friday full-time, so studying for my AAT course during set hours after work just wasn t an option for me. With ICS Learn I am able to study on my lunch break or at weekends, and after work if I want to. I love having the flexibility to choose where and when I study I feel in control of my learning. Faheema Patel, AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting You ll pay these directly to either the exam centre or AAT, although we can include a year s student membership on your payment plan. Our course advisors will fill you in on the latest AAT fee information so you re not hit with any nasty surprises, and they ll also advise you on how to pay them. Your exam centre fees will vary depending on the centre you choose. You can find out the cost of the course on our website, along with payment plan details and any discounts we re offering this month. Alternatively, you can call our course advisors to find out more.

6 Where your qualification will take you Once you ve finished your course: When you finish the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting, you ll have an unbeatable foundation of financial knowledge, and be ready to excel in entry-level or support roles. Jobs you ll be qualified for include: Accounts administrator Accounts assistant Accounts payable clerk Purchase/sales ledger clerk Trainee accounting technician Trainee finance assistant If you continue studying with AAT: The next step is the Advanced Diploma, then after that the Professional Diploma, which is the highest level of AAT study. If you continue your education to this level, you ll be qualified for a wide variety of lucrative and desirable roles, including: Professional accounting technician Commercial analyst Payroll manager Senior bookkeeper Senior financial officer Senior fund accountant Senior insolvency administrator Once you ve completed the Professional Diploma, you can apply for professional MAAT status, start your own accounting practice, or study on a fast-track route to become a Chartered Accountant. Average Salaries with an AAT Qualification Foundation Certificate between 17,000 & 24,000 Advanced Diploma between 20,000 & 30,000 Professional Diploma up to 40,000

7 How we support you When you enrol, you ll be able to join a live induction webinar so that we can show you how to navigate the Student Community, answer any questions you have, and - most importantly - give you a warm and friendly welcome to studying with us! The Student Community is our easy-to-use online learning platform. It s a one stop shop that allows you to: Access your course materials Contact your tutor and Student Support team Submit your assignments Connect with your fellow students You ll also benefit from a huge range of resources, including: Online Sage One software Kaplan Textbooks (both in print and as e-books) Mock Assessments Interactive Quizzes Progress Checks Online Activities Lively Group Forums Personal Journal AAT Resources Live Online Classrooms You ll have the option of joining live tutor-led online classrooms. These let you talk to the tutor, interact with other students, and get help with anything you re stuck with. The majority are scheduled during lunchtimes, evenings and weekends so they re as easy as possible to fit around work, and they re recorded too so you can replay them anytime. Your study materials have been specially designed for online learning by AAT and distance learning experts, and they re split into bite-sized sections so they re easy to follow from home. Learning online doesn t mean learning alone. In addition to your assigned AAT tutor, who ll answer all your questions about coursework and exams, you ll have our dedicated Student Support team waiting in the wings to help you with administrative tasks, using the Student Community, and any other non-academic queries you might have. That means that no matter what you need, there will always be someone here to help. We re with you every step of the way.

8 About your course The Foundation Certificate in Accounting consists of 5 units. It sits on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) at Level 2, or Level 5 in the Scottish system. Typically, students complete this course in 6 months, but some do it faster or slower than this depending on their circumstances. We give you a generous support period of 12 months so that you have the flexibility to go at your own pace - you won t be held back by inconvenient deadlines or the pace of other students, and you can always take time off if life gets hectic. To complete your course, you ll sit 5 individual computer-based assessments at an AAT approved exam centre. Prior to this, you ll complete mock assessments that ll be marked by your tutor to ensure you re fully prepared. There are two kinds of AAT assessment: Unit assessments test what you ve learned in that specific unit. They generally involve multiple choice questions, or sometimes written answers. You must complete all the unit assessments before you sit the synoptic exam The synoptic assessment will test what you ve learned across multiple units. It allows you to demonstrate your new knowledge and skills by applying them to a real-world situation. The grades you can achieve are: Distinction: % Merit: 80-89% Pass: 70-79% Unit Hours of study Unit Assessment Length Tested in Synpotic? Bookkeeping transactions 60 2 hours Yes Bookkeeping controls 45 2 hours Yes Elements of costing 45 1 hour 30 mins Yes Using accounting software 45 2 hours No Work effectively in finance 45 None Yes ICS Learn have been fantastic in every facet. The content is easy to access and follow, and as it s online I can study at a pace that is easy to fit in with work. The modules are such that every little thing can be linked to my everyday duties, it just marries beautifully. As soon as I have completed the courses I will 100% be looking at other ways I can advance my career through ICS Learn. I mean, once you ve found the best, why look elsewhere? Terry Couzens

9 What you ll learn With our flexible AAT courses, you ll get the same exceptional learning experience as you d expect in a traditional classroom, but with no restrictions on when, where, and at what pace you learn. Our courses cover everything you need to know to achieve your accounting career goals and build lifetime success. Bookkeeping transactions In this module, you ll learn to: Understand financial transactions within a bookkeeping system Process customer transactions Process supplier transactions Process receipts and payments Process transactions through the ledgers to the trial balance Elements of costing In this module, you ll learn to: Understand the cost recording system within an organisation Use cost recording techniques Provide information on actual and budgeted costs and income Work effectively in finance In this module, you ll learn to: Understand the finance function within an organisation Use personal skills development in finance Produce work effectively Understand corporate social responsibility (CSR), ethics and sustainability within organisations Bookkeeping controls In this module, you ll learn to: Understand payment methods Understand controls in a bookkeeping system Use control accounts Use the journal Reconcile a bank statement with the cash book Usjng accounting software In this module, you ll learn to: Set up accounting software Process sales and purchases transactions Process bank and cash transactions Perform period end routine tasks Produce reports

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