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AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping
Overview
What is the AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping course?
The AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping is AAT’s introductory qualification in bookkeeping. The course will give you a solid background in single entry bookkeeping, terminology and financial documents. It also includes the AAT Level 1 in Spreadsheet Software, so you will learn bookkeeping techniques, how bookkeeping fits into accountancy and how spreadsheets and technology will help you perform more efficiently in your role.
Course accreditation
Who is it for
Is the AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping online course right for me?
The AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping is right for you if you are considering:
- Becoming a Bookkeeper as a career option.
- Switching careers to become a Bookkeeper.
- Setting up a new business and learning the financial side in order to do your own books.
Careers
How can I advance my career with an AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping course?
This course will provide you with an insight into the role of a Bookkeeper and teach you some basic techniques. Upon completion, you will also be able to add the AAT Level 1 in Spreadsheet Software qualification to your CV. The AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping is also the perfect springboard for becoming further qualified with the AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping (Level 2).
Why study with us
Why study the AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping online course with e-Careers?
- Gain insight into the role of a Bookkeeper and their typical duties.
- Become proficient in basic bookkeeping practices.
- Train with an industry-recognised training provider.
- Join the AAT within two weeks of starting this course and benefit from additional material and practice exams.
- Tutor support included
Course Details
What are the AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping online course modules?
- Introduction to Bookkeeping
- Working within Bookkeeping
- Bookkeeping and Accounts
What does the AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping online course cover?
- The role of a Bookkeeper and the career options available.
- The bookkeeping environment and different business organisations.
- Key bookkeeping terminology.
- The principles of coding and batch coding.
- Single entry bookkeeping.
- How to fill in financial documents.
- The books of prime entry, and how to record transactions in them.
- Define cash or credit transactions.
- Business bank accounts and bank statements.
- The petty cash book and keeping records in it.
- The Imprest system for petty cash.
- The structure of spreadsheets.
- Practise different spreadsheet activities, including entering data, inserting a column or row, and changing column widths or height.
- Basic spreadsheet formulae bookkeepers work with.
- How to format and print selected spreadsheet data.
- Creating a chart from spreadsheet data.
- Backing up a spreadsheet.
AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping exams
The AAT require all students to join as a student member. AAT require you to register as a student member within 14 days of your course start date. This registration allows you to sit any necessary exams and take advantage of the support and resources available. The following items are not included in your course fees:
- £43 subscription fee, this can be included in your course fee with us, or you can pay AAT directly. If you are already a member, you may not be required to pay this fee.
- Exams cost approximately £60-85 per exam depending on the exam centre.
e-Careers
e-Careers comprises of passionate and talented educationalists who support over half a million students all over the world.
The institution consists of around 200 experienced professionals, who all specialise in their own aspects of combining education with technology.
