Course structures
We offer two different short qualifications.
Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping (CIB2), comprises of two units (also known as subjects).
Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping (CIB3), comprises of two units (subjects).
If you take and pass both qualifications, you can become a Professional AAT Bookkeeper (AATQB).
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Entry requirements
You don’t need any previous accounting experience or qualifications to start studying the AAT short qualifications, just a willingness to learn. It’s ideal if you’re a school or university leaver, or thinking of changing career, and want to try AAT without making a commitment to the full qualification.
Course structures
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We only offer courses for the AAT Q2022 syllabus. If you were studying AQ2016, which finished on 30th September 2023 and are unsure what this means for you, please refer to our AAT Syllabus Guidance.
Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
£630.00 - £1,174.50 (inc. VAT)
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Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping students must study Introduction to Bookkeeping first, before starting Principles of Bookkeeping Controls.
Included
Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK)
You’ll be introduced to double-entry bookkeeping systems and ledger accounting. You will also learn how to record day-to-day financial transactions within the ledger accounts.
- Number of lessons:
- Classroom: 4 days/8 evenings
- Live Online: 4 days/8 sessions
- OnDemand/Distance Learning: study at your own pace
Subject assessment: computer-based exam
Included
Principles of Bookkeeping Controls (POBC)
You will build on your double-entry knowledge learnt in ITBK with more complex bookkeeping procedures. This includes control accounts, bank reconciliations, payroll, learning how to deal with errors, and the purpose of using the journal.
- Number of lessons:
- Classroom: 3 days/6 evenings
- Live Online: 3 days/6 sessions
- OnDemand/Distance Learning: study at your own pace
Subject assessment: computer-based exam
Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping
£720.00 - £1,363.50 (inc. VAT)
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Included
Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS)
You'll learn how to apply the principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping and how to prepare period-end adjustments, having incomplete information, and including how to extend the trial balance. You will also learn how to manage non-current assets, from acquisition to disposal of them, and how to prepare Sole Traders and Partnerships financial accounts.
- Number of lessons:
- Classroom: 7 days/14 evenings
- Live Online: 7 days/14 sessions
- OnDemand/Distance Learning: study at your own pace
Subject assessment: computer-based exam
Included
Tax Processes for Businesses (TPFB)
You'll learn how to calculate VAT, review and verify Making Tax Digital (MTD) VAT returns, and apply VAT legislation requirements. You will also learn how to report VAT related information and study the implications of errors, late filing, and payments.
- Number of lessons:
- Classroom: 2 days/4 evenings
- Live Online: 2 days/4 sessions
- OnDemand/Distance Learning: study at your own pace
Subject assessment: computer-based exam
Study methods
Do you prefer face-to-face learning or studying online in your own time? Do you have family or work commitments that you need to fit your studies around? With four different study methods, we have a course that will meet your needs.
Study methods available for this qualification
Whatever study method you choose, you’ll benefit from high quality learning materials, practical learning methods, hundreds of practice questions, marked mock exams and expert support even on evenings and weekends. You can be confident with Kaplan.
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| Marked mock exams and lots of additional practice questions | check_circle | check_circle | check_circle | check_circle | check_circle |
| Access to Academic Support 7 days a week | check_circle | check_circle | check_circle | check_circle | check_circle |
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| Interact with other students studying the same course | check_circle | check_circle | check_circle | ||
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Award-winning structured online course with the flexibility to start anytime and study anywhere.
- Topic focused learning modules, containing tutor-led bite-sized videos.
- Engaging activities designed for effective online learning.
- Integrated programme to guide you efficiently through the whole syllabus.
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Every module and topic has been through a detailed instructional design process, which means we‘ve considered how to best explain each area and cement your understanding of the subject. This includes a variety of concise learning formats such as bite-sized tutor-led lectures, and activities to help link topics together. Every module is scripted and links on screen animations with graphics found within your integrated workbook. This provides a high quality online learning experience, which is so much more than a live recorded tutor session or even a tutor narrating highlighted text book visuals.
In addition to Academic Support, our team of Progression Advisors offer advice, guidance and support, on how to best learn and progress through your course. They use data to identify if you need extra support and will help you get back on track if you need it.
Pass Guarantee
OnDemand is a complete course, which includes tuition, revision and exam preparation, and comes with a Pass Guarantee. If you are unsuccessful, the Pass Guarantee will give you FREE ongoing tutor support until you do pass. MyKaplan can also be extended on request to help you get back on track.
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A traditional scheduled programme with face to face tutor-led classes.
- Classes with your peers at set times of day
- Centrally located in most major cities: View all classroom locations
- Access to our award winning OnDemand online learning resources
Please note to book a Classroom course, please refer to the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (ITBK and POBC courses) and Level 3 Diploma in Accounting timetables (FAPS and TPFB courses).
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Classroom is a complete course, which includes tuition, revision and exam preparation, and comes with a Pass Guarantee. If you are unsuccessful, the Pass Guarantee will give you FREE ongoing tutor support until you do pass. MyKaplan can also be extended on request to help you get back on track.
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The same as classroom, but live interactive online classes at a set time.
- Interactive live lectures delivered online by our expert tutors
- Full weekday, weekend, afternoon or evening classes available
- Re-watch and replay lessons through recordings
- Access to our award winning OnDemand online learning resources
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Live Online is a complete course, which includes tuition, revision and exam preparation, and comes with a Pass Guarantee. If you are unsuccessful, the Pass Guarantee will give you FREE ongoing tutor support until you do pass. MyKaplan can also be extended on request to help you get back on track.
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Self-study materials and online resources for you to work through at your own pace.
- Study remotely with printed and online materials
- Study programme guide to provide direction
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Distance Learning is a complete course, which includes tuition, application and exam preparation resources in MyKaplan. The study programme guides you through the study text chapters and you’ll complete knowledge checks along the way to test your understanding.
You then attempt assessments online to help you understand how the real exam will look and feel.
Timetables - Live Online
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Exams
How long does it take to pass?
- Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping takes around 12 weeks to complete.
- Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping takes around 6 months to complete.
Timings and working towards an exam
You can take your exams at any time as they are on demand. It is important you book your exam as soon as you intend to finish your course. We recommend you book early to avoid disappointment as this could disrupt your study plans. Please note, you’ll still need to book your exams separately. All assessments on this level are computer-based exams (CBE).
You’ll be awarded a grade (pass, merit, or distinction) based on how you perform across the qualification. Individual units are not awarded grades, but the marks achieved in all assessments contribute to your overall grade for the qualification.
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AAT Q2022 exams
In the week leading up to your exam you will be sent an email to complete the registration for the AAT assessment software. In order to sit your scheduled AAT assessment, you must complete your registration at least 48 hours prior to your assessment start time.
Exams
You must pass all unit assessments in the qualification you are taking. All assessments are computer-based exams and have a time restriction.
Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
- Introduction to Bookkeeping - 90 minutes computer-based exam
- Principles of Bookkeeping Controls - 90 minutes computer-based exam
Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping
- Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements - 2.5 hours computer-based exam
- Tax Processes for Businesses - 90 minutes computer-based exam
Study materials and delivery costs
Study materials
The following materials are included in each course:
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Study text
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Pocket notes
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Integrated workbook (Classroom, OnDemand, Live Online)
The integrated workbook helps you work through the syllabus, with room to write your notes. It allows you keep everything in one place to make it easy to study and revise from.
Classroom, Live Online, OnDemand and Distance Learning students will receive printed and online study materials.
To buy the materials separately...
You can buy AAT books for each subject on this level from Kaplan Publishing.
Delivery costs
How much it costs to deliver your study materials and how long it takes depends on where in the world you live.
Delivery fees are as follows:
- UK and NI - £7 for the first package, £7 for subsequent packages
- EU - £35 for the first package, £30 for subsequent packages
- Rest of the World - £50 for the first package, £50 for subsequent packages
Please note that due to varying interpretations of the post-Brexit EU/UK trading agreement, some EU countries are imposing import duty on the value of the goods received from the UK. It is payable by the end consumer via the delivery company and your delivery may be withheld until paid. This may vary from country to country and be up to a value of 20% of the value of the study material.
Our standard delivery times for Live Online, OnDemand, Online and Distance Learning are:
- UK – 3 to 5 working days
- EU – 5 to 7 working days
- Rest of the World – 7 to 10 working days subject to availability.
Our standard delivery deadline for UK classroom courses is one week prior to the first course date.
Delivery charges apply to Classroom, Distance Learning, OnDemand, Online and Live Online courses which include printed materials. If delivery charges are applicable for your course, they will be shown during the online checkout process, before you complete your payment details.
MyKaplan: online learning environment
MyKaplan is an online learning portal with practical resources to help you prepare for your exams.
Online features
- View your detailed study programme and online materials in one place and access your content in a few clicks
- Contact a tutor directly using live chat. You can also email or request a callback
- Complete practice tests and get instant feedback
- Take part in subject-level discussion forums with students and tutors and find answers to common questions
- Track your performance by topic and easily identify where you need to improve; you can even compare yourself with others in your class
- Use the mobile app to study on the move and access your study materials offline
Access duration
Your chosen study method determines how long you can access your content for.
Classroom
Six months from last course date, with one free extension if requested, then £50 for a further three months.
Live Online
Six months from last course date, with one free extension if requested, then £50 for a further three months.
OnDemand
Nine months from start date, with one free extension if requested, then £50 for a further three months.
Distance Learning
18 months from the start date, with one free extension if requested, then £50 for a further three months.
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Tutor support
We'll support you every step of the way throughout your AAT learning experience with us. You can contact a tutor and get the help you need quickly and easily.
Provided by our Academic Support team (our dedicated team of expert tutors):
- Live chat (instant response via online messenger system)
- Email (we'll get back to you within 4 hrs)
- Discussion forum (we’ll get back to you within 4 hrs)
- Request a callback so you can speak to a tutor (we’ll arrange a call with you within 24 hours). Please note request a callback is only available to UK based students.
Academic Support opening times
- Monday - Thursday: 8am - 8pm
- Friday: 8am - 5:30pm
- Saturday: 9am - 5pm
- Sunday: 9am - 1pm
Testing and Mocks
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We have a wealth of materials to help you revise for and pass your exams. All study options come with the following:
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Knowledge checks
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Consolidation test
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Progress test
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Two mock exams
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Additional video learning resources
If you’re studying Classroom, Live Online or OnDemand, you’ll get access to the full OnDemand learning modules, found on MyKaplan.
Pricing structure
Unit prices can differ depending on your study method, location and the time you choose to study (if you’re choosing Classroom). Go to our study methods page to learn more about each option.
Units are all priced individually, so you can purchase them altogether (for a discount), or separately as you need them. This also helps you split the cost to make it more affordable.
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| Live Online | from £1,174.50 (inc. VAT) | View price breakdown |
| OnDemand | from £909.00 (inc. VAT) | View price breakdown |
| Distance Learning | from £630.00 (inc. VAT) | View price breakdown |
Funding options
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Your employer may fund the costs of your studies if you're already working in a related field and want to develop your learning. You'll need to speak to them to see if you're eligible and whether they would be willing to fund the cost.
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The AAT Level 2 and Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping is covered with our interest-free payment plan. The plan lets you spread the cost of your studies over 12 months, with no extra costs. To be eligible for the payment plan you need to spend a minimum of £500.
Recommended system requirements for MyKaplan
Desktop Computers
MyKaplan can be accessed on the following desktop platforms with the latest browser versions:
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| Apple® Mac OS® | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Microsoft® Windows® | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tablets and Mobile Devices
MyKaplan can be accessed on the following tablets and mobile devices with the latest browser versions:
| Platform | Apple® Safari® | Google® Chrome™ | Microsoft® Edge | Mozilla® Firefox® |
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| Apple® iOS® for iPhone® and iPad® | Yes | No | No | No |
| Android™ OS for Android phones and tablets | No | Yes | No | No |
Ensure that JavaScript and cookies are enabled in your browser.
In addition to accessing via a mobile browser there is a mobile applicationavailable for download.
Limitations of use
Some learning content may perform sub optimally on mobile devices and the Pulse app.
If you attempt to access MyKaplan with an unsupported or out of date browser you may see a retro/legacy browser warning message and be prevented from accessing the application in some instances.
Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts
Based on the information provided, it seems that the article is discussing the course structures, entry requirements, study methods, exams, study materials, delivery costs, MyKaplan online learning environment, tutor support, testing and mocks, pricing structure, and funding options for the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) short qualifications in bookkeeping. The article also mentions the Pass Guarantee available for eligible courses.
Here are some key points related to each concept:
Course Structures:
- The AAT offers two short qualifications in bookkeeping: the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping (CIB2) and the Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping (CIB3).
- Each qualification comprises of two units or subjects.
- If a student takes and passes both qualifications, they can become a Professional AAT Bookkeeper (AATQB).
Entry Requirements:
- No previous accounting experience or qualifications are required to start studying the AAT short qualifications.
- The qualifications are ideal for school or university leavers, individuals thinking of changing careers, or anyone interested in trying AAT without committing to the full qualification.
Study Methods:
- AAT offers four different study methods: Classroom, Live Online, OnDemand, and Distance Learning.
- Each study method has its own benefits and flexibility to meet the needs of different learners.
- All study methods provide high-quality learning materials, practical learning methods, practice questions, mock exams, and expert support.
Exams:
- Exams for the AAT short qualifications are computer-based and can be taken on demand.
- The Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping has two unit assessments: Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls.
- The Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping has two unit assessments: Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements and Tax Processes for Businesses.
Study Materials:
- Study materials for the AAT short qualifications include a study text, pocket notes, an exam kit, a study program, and online syllabus coverage.
- Classroom, Live Online, OnDemand, and Distance Learning students receive both printed and online study materials.
- Study materials can also be purchased separately from Kaplan Publishing.
Delivery Costs:
- The cost and duration of delivering study materials depend on the location.
- Delivery fees for the UK and NI are £7 for the first package and £7 for subsequent packages.
- Delivery fees for the EU are £35 for the first package and £30 for subsequent packages.
- Delivery fees for the rest of the world are £50 for the first package and £50 for subsequent packages.
MyKaplan Online Learning Environment:
- MyKaplan is an online learning portal that provides practical resources to help students prepare for their exams.
- It offers features such as access to study materials, live chat with tutors, practice tests, discussion forums, performance tracking, and a mobile app for studying on the go.
- The access duration for MyKaplan varies depending on the chosen study method.
Tutor Support:
- AAT provides tutor support through its Academic Support team.
- Tutor support is available via live chat, email, discussion forums, and callback requests.
- The opening times for tutor support are Monday to Thursday from 8am to 8pm, Friday from 8am to 5:30pm, Saturday from 9am to 5pm, and Sunday from 9am to 1pm.
Testing and Mocks:
- AAT offers a Pass Guarantee for eligible courses, which provides extended course access, tutor support, a new mock exam, and guidance until the student passes their exam.
- AAT provides various materials for testing and mocks, including knowledge checks, consolidation tests, progress tests, and two mock exams.
Pricing Structure:
- The prices for the AAT short qualifications can vary depending on the study method, location, and study time.
- Unit prices can be purchased individually or as a bundle for a discount.
- The study methods include Live Online (starting from £1,174.50), OnDemand (starting from £909.00), and Distance Learning (starting from £630.00).
Funding Options:
- AAT offers funding options such as employer sponsorship and interest-free payment plans.
- Employer sponsorship may be available for individuals already working in a related field.
- The interest-free payment plan allows students to spread the cost of their studies over 12 months with a minimum spend of £500.
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