Or Application Form to be returned to Student Services
This Foundation Certificate in Accounting is the first year of the full AAT qualification. It is an internationally recognised professional course which will give you the skills to excel at a wide range of accounting and finance jobs.
When studying on this Foundation Certificate you will start to develop skills in bookkeeping transactions and controls whilst gaining an understanding of management and administrative processes. The qualifications is approximately equivalent to GCSE grade A-C.
You will learn about: Elements of basic costing How to work effectively in finance How to use accounting software
Relevant Level 1 qualification or 3 GCSEs at Grade 3/D or above. In some cases, applicants may be considered on their individual skills and experience.
Satisfactory interview, assessment and satisfactory reference.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
Text books for this course are to be purchased they are not included in the course fees
By computer based assessments
A requirement of this course is membership with the AAT (The Association of Accounting Technicians)
- Admin Fee £41 (one off payment)
- Membership Fee £90 - to be paid yearly
Please be aware that criminal offences, bankruptcy and IVAs will affect your application for membership with the AAT. See course leader for further details
Initial unit exams are included in the course fees. Exam resits are an extra cost
Progression from this course is to the Advanced Diploma in Accounting
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This course is FREE if you are aged 19+, unemployed/in receipt of eligible benefits or in work earning less than £17,550 annual gross salary (or £9/hour), and you do not have a level 3 qualification. Please see our Fees and Discounts leaflet for details, or call 0151 551 7777.
The fee quoted is for the academic year 2019-20.
Planned Timetable
| Day | Times | Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 — 16:00 | Conway Park |
This course is FREE if you are aged 19+, unemployed/in receipt of eligible benefits or in work earning less than £17,550 annual gross salary (or £9/hour), and you do not have a level 3 qualification. Please see our Fees and Discounts leaflet for details, or call 0151 551 7777.
The fee quoted is for the academic year 2019-20.
Planned Timetable
| Day | Times | Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 18:00 — 21:00 | Conway Park |
| Thursday | 18:00 — 21:00 | Conway Park |
For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services on 0151 551 7777 or call into our Conway Park Campus. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11 to 4pm and Wednesdays 4 to 6.30pm (term time only).
