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Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping | AAT Level 2

Provided by London Governance & Compliance Academy

Summary

Price
£390 inc VAT
Or £65.00/mo. for 6 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
12 months · Self-paced
Access to content
12 months
Qualification
No formal qualification
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Bookkeeping is the recording, on a day-to-day basis, of the financial transactions and information pertaining to a business. It ensures that records of the individual financial transactions are correct, up-to-date and comprehensive. Accuracy is therefore vital to the process. While it may seem obvious, detailed, thorough bookkeeping is crucial for businesses of all sizes. Seemingly straightforward, bookkeeping quickly becomes more complex with the introduction of tax, assets, loans, and investments.

All of the above denote the obvious. Bookkeepers need a thorough and comprehensive training in order to carry their duties, in a timely and accurately. This AAT advanced certificate in bookkeeping purpose is to offer a holistic view of bookkeeping functions, covers areas such as double entry bookkeeping, financial statements, intermediate spreadsheets and software use.

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Why study AAT with LGCA?
• Study anywhere, anytime on your laptop, phone or tablet through this fully online learning
• Award-winning learner management system (LMS)
• Immediate start
• Access to practice questions and mock assessments
• 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

Tutor support
We will 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 Tutors Support team (our dedicated team of expert tutors):
• Live chat (instant response via online messenger system)
• Email (we'll get back to you within 1 working day)
• Discussion forum (we’ll get back to you within 1 working day)
• Request a call back so you can speak to a tutor (we’ll arrange a call with you within 1 day).

Structure
To pass this level, you'll be examined on the three courses described below. All assessments are computer-based exams (CBE). Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping (CIB) you must study Advanced Bookkeeping prior to studying Final Accounts Preparation. Indirect Tax can be taken at any point within this qualification.

Course 1: Advanced Bookkeeping
This unit will allow you to apply the principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping, implement procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets, prepare and record depreciation calculations, record period end adjustments and produce and extend the trial balance.

Course 2: Final Accounts Preparation
This unit will allow you to distinguish between the financial recording and reporting requirements of different types of organisation, the need for final accounts and the accounting and ethical principles underlying their preparation.

Course 3: Indirect Taxation
This unit will provide you with an understanding of applying VAT legislation requirements, accurately completing VAT returns and submitting them in a timely manner, and the implications for the business of errors, omissions, late filing and payment.

Additional fees
AAT Registration & Annual Student Membership, AAT Exams and exam centre administration.

Registration and Access
Once you complete an online purchase you will receive confirmation of account activation. Please allow 48 hours to get access to all the modules and for your eLearning account to be set up.

Note: Exam's fee not included.

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Provider

London Governance & Compliance Academy

LGCA is a multi-accredited UK learning provider specialising in, but not limited to, the areas of governance, risk, compliance, financial services and cybersecurity.

LGCA is an accredited training partner (ATP) of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), offering fully online training courses for a great number of CISI qualifications. In addition to the CISI, the LGCA is also an accredited training institution the International Governance & Compliance Association (IGCA), the Association of Accounting Technisians (AAT), the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), and an accredited training provider of EXIN.

LGCA is part of the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) Group, one of Europe’s leading institutions for certified and executive education, eLearning and bespoke learning solutions in the financial sector. The Group specialises in providing practical & essential knowledge and skills for professionals to excel in their careers and meet the demands of today’s financial sector.

Invested in your future

Our business is financial education, and we are passionate and committed to your personal and professional development in financial services.

Our 200+ specialised courses cover a wide range of subjects, including regulatory compliance, financial crime, risk management, accounting, banking, compliance office skills, taxation, marketing, corporate governance, leadership, law and more. 

As well as accredited courses, we provide many vocational and other specific programs to assist in your daily responsibilities and career progression.

Made for tomorrow, relevant today

Whether it is complaints handling or financial crime, compliance monitoring or sanctions updates, MiFIR transaction reporting or blockchain, at the LGCA we have courses designed to accommodate your mode of study and level of ability.

Our faculty of expert trainers are leading specialists in their fields. Their passion for their subjects, practical experience and years of training ensure that you get the most out of the courses; you gain relevant knowledge and practical skills that have a  measurable impact on your personal and professional progression. 

LGCA is your training partner! 

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