ADULT EDUCATION – EVENING COURSES

Access Award in Bookkeeping Level 1

Access Award in Accounting Software Level 1

Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 2

Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 3

Foundation Certificate in Accounting Level 2

Advanced Diploma in Accounting Level 3

BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING COURSES

SEPTEMBER 2020 & JANUARY 2021

When the courses are available and fees:

(All courses and fees as at Sept 19 and subject to change for 2020-21)

Access Award courses: Title: Level Fee When available Duration Eve/time

Access Award Bookkeeping 1 £185* September to

December 2020 12 weeks

Monday 6-9 pm

Access Award in Accounting Software

1 £115* 28 October to

10 December 2020 6 weeks

Tuesday 6-9 pm

Combined Award (enrol for both of the above courses together):

1 £285* September to

December 2020 18 weeks

Monday & Tuesday 6-9 pm

Bookkeeping courses:

Title: Level Fee When

available Duration Eve/time

Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping 2 start dates available

New students – fee includes registration

2 £550*

September 2020 to

March 2021 23 weeks Monday 6-9 pm

January to July 2021

Fee for students enrolled at Aquinas in September 2019 – already registered with AAT

2 £470* January 2021 to July 2021

23 weeks Monday 6-9 pm

Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping

3 £1185# September

2020 to July 2021

35 weeks Monday 6-9 pm

Accounting courses: Title: Level Fee When available Duration Eve/time

Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Accounting Software covered in this course)

2

£725*

September 2020 to June 2021

32 weeks Monday AND

Tuesday 6-9 pm

Advanced Diploma in Accounting

3 £2025# September 2020

to July 2021 35 weeks

Monday AND Tuesday 6-9 pm

FEES:

The estimated fees quoted above include any text books, first attempt assessment fees

and AAT registration / course fee. Any resit assessments required are an additional

cost paid prior to a required resit. Once you are accepted on a course with us, and in

order to complete an AAT course, you will be given a payment code to register with AAT

and register yourself onto the course approved for.

*NO FEE if you are in receipt of: Job Seekers Allowance

(including those receiving National Insurance credits only)

Employment Support Allowance:

Work activity group (WRAG)

Universal Credit:

a) All work related groups b) Work Preparation group

c) Work Focused interview group Low Income: Earning less than £16,009 annual gross salary 3 months wage slips or current employment contract to be shown

(Assuming a 37.5 hour week contract with paid statutory holiday entitlement).

You will need to bring evidence of your benefit at your first appointment for audit purposes.

#Level 3 bookkeeping or accounting: You have the option to pay fees in instalments or in full directly to the college OR:

You can apply for funding via the Student Loan Service using an Advanced Learner Loan:

To take out an Advanced Learner Loan, you have to have a confirmed place at college.

More information is available upon request or at: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan

When can I apply?

6th April FOR: L1 Bookkeeping L1 Bookkeeping & L1 Accounting Software (combined enrolment)

L3 Bookkeeping L2 & L3 Accounting

17th August FOR: L1 Accounting Software alone

5th October FOR: L2 Bookkeeping (January 2021 start)

Application forms will be available from the dates shown above until the course(s) is/are deemed to

be full.

What happens at the initial assessment?

The course will be fully described to you detailing what you can expect to learn and what software

packages you will be using. Depending upon the level you apply for, you will be asked to complete a

short maths/bookkeeping/accounting assessment.

Other materials you may need to complete a course:

If there is a text book recommended by the tutor, this will be available to loan from the Learning

Centre. You will be taken to join the Learning Centre in the first weeks of starting a course.

You will need stationery: pencils, pens, ruler, calculator, pad for notes and a folder if you want to

store handouts safely.

Registering with AAT

In order to complete an AAT course you will have to register with them before the course

commences.

You will be asked to complete a registration form which will include questions about you, your

personal details etc. Once completed you will be asked to pay a subscription fee and will be given an

AAT student registration number/log in.

Please note: The registration questionnaire will also covers questions concerning any bankruptcy,

debt relief, and criminal activities. Depending upon your answers to questions of this nature, you

may or may not be accepted for registration. If you are not accepted for registration you would

unfortunately not be able to complete an AAT course and your enrolment would be declined.

Cont’d…

About AAT

As the world’s leading professional membership and awarding organisation, AAT is

dedicated to the education and development of accounting and finance professionals.

Founded in 1980, we’ve forged global partnerships to provide internationally-

recognised training, delivering the practical skills professionals need to work in a wide

range of accounting roles.

We have over 130,000 members across 90 countries, delivering training qualifications

for some 70,000 people every year. And at least 25,000 employers are known to have

employed AAT qualified staff.

AAT Support

As part of your subscription, you have access to loads of great resources to help you on your way.

→ Sign up for a MyAAT account to access exclusive services and resources

→ Visit AAT social media channels for help and advice from other AAT students

→ Attend a study support event; they’ll help develop your learning and give you the best foundation to achieve success

→ Visit AAT forums for accountancy help and advice → Interactive tutorials are online sessions that allow you to quickly gain

the knowledge and skills you need → AAT’s Excel e-learning allows you to practice the skills that are relevant

to you and develop your understanding of what Excel can do for you as a finance professional

Find out more ….

…. About getting ready for your assessments and access AAT online support

materials at aat.org.uk/support

Why Study AAT Bookkeeping? Good bookkeeping lies at the heart of every great business. Knowing the basics – from sing-entry bookkeeping to financial statements, spreadsheet software and professional ethics – is a sure route to expanding your personal career horizons. On completing AAT Bookkeeping’s qualifications, you’ll be armed with significant financial expertise. Since employers of all types, from small to mid-sized firms to multi-national organisations, actively seek AAT qualified professionals, you’ll be well-placed to explore the exciting career options you’ve always wanted. You even have the option to start your own bookkeeping practice. And if you already have an established business then the skills you’ll learn from AAT Bookkeeping will be invaluable. You could also move on to the globally-renowned AAT Accounting Qualification or AAT Accounting Software.

About AAT As the world’s leading professional membership and awarding organisation, AAT is dedicated to the education and development of accounting and finance professionals. Founded in 1980, we’ve forged global partnerships to provide internationally-recognised training, delivering the practical skills professionals need to work in a wide range of accounting roles. We have over 130,000 members across 90 countries, delivering training qualifications for some 70,000 people every year. And at least 25,000 employers are known to have employed AAT qualified staff.

What the benefits of AAT Bookkeeping?

• Specialised, transferable and recognisable career-boosting skills

• Expertise to start a healthy business and become a professional bookkeeper

• Clear progression to your choice of great careers

• Spreadsheet software to enhance your job prospects

• Industry-recognised qualification

• Flexible computer-based assessments

• Stepping-stone to AAT Accounting Qualification or AAT Accounting Software qualifications.

AAT Bookkeeping

Access Award in Bookkeeping (level 1): This qualification is perfect if you are looking to make your first step on the career ladder. It is designed to give you the wider skills needed in every business. The course offers an introduction to the core areas of bookkeeping and consists of one unit and associated assessment covering the role of the bookkeeper and the basic techniques needed to complete simple bookkeeping activities. Success in this short qualification means you’ll be awarded the Level 1 Access Award in Bookkeeping. You could then move onto the Access Award in Accounting Software Level 1 to further your knowledge. This level will suit:

• Anyone with no bookkeeping/accounting/business skills but interested in developing their knowledge to progress onto a higher level or to just find out if it really is the career you think you want!

• Those returning to work/career change interested in conducting bookkeeping services for local businesses.

• Suited for small or micro sized business owners who would like to acquire in-house bookkeeping skills to produce their business accounts.

• Those not currently in employment or training looking to acquire skills to get into the workplace.

What you’ll learn on the Award in Bookkeeping: The Award in Bookkeeping consists of:

• Bookkeeping terminology

• Bookkeeping documents

• Sales invoices and credit notes

• The daybooks

• The cash book and the bank statement

One computer based assessment taken at the end of the course covering all the above.

How long you will study: Award in Bookkeeping: approximately 12 weeks For this qualifications you can study at Aquinas College in the evenings, part-time and classes generally take place between 6 and 9 pm depending on the level.

How much will it cost: Please refer to the page inside the front cover for costs and timetabling for each course we offer at Aquinas College.

AAT Bookkeeping: Foundation Certificate (level 2)

This qualification is designed to give you a thorough grounding in double-entry bookkeeping and basic accounting practices. Study it as a standalone, or as the natural mid-point between the introductory and advanced bookkeeping qualifications. Success in this qualification means you’ll be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping. The intermediate level will suit you if:

• You’ve completed the introductory level and want to build on your skills

• You’re already working in finance and you want an industry-recognised qualification

• You’d like to work in bookkeeping with a large finance department or as an independent professional

• You run your own business and you’d prefer to do your own bookkeeping

How long you will study: Foundation Certificate: approximately 23 weeks For this qualifications you can study at Aquinas College in the evenings, part-time and classes generally take place between 6 and 9 pm depending on the level.

How much will it cost: Please refer to the page inside the front cover for costs and timetabling for each course we offer at Aquinas College.

What you’ll learn on the foundation certificate level 2: The foundation certificate consists of two units: 1. Processing bookkeeping transactions -- Assessed

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Understanding double-entry bookkeeping, integrating books of prime entry and describing coding system functions __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Understanding discounts and settlement, trade and bulk discount differences __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Preparing and processing customer and supplier invoices and credit notes __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Totalling and balancing a 3-column analysed cash book __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Totalling, balancing and reconciling petty cash records within an analysed petty cash book __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Processing ledger transactions and extracting a trial balance __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Control accounts, journals and the banking system

Assessed __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Understanding the purpose and use of control accounts and journals __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Maintaining and using control accounts and the journal __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Reconciling a bank statement with the cash book __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Understanding the banking process and main services of banks and building societies __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Understanding requirements of retention and storage relating to banking documents

AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping:

(level 3) The Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping develops existing skills and knowledge to an advanced level for anyone wishing to pursue a career in bookkeeping. The course offers progression for those who already have bookkeeping knowledge a foundation level, either to gain employment in a bookkeeping role or to further study eg: (a professional bookkeeper; a senior bookkeeper; an accounts manager; a ledger manager). The course is open to those who are working and those who are not currently in employment. The advanced certificate level will suit you if:

• You’re a practicing or part-qualified bookkeeper who already has a basic knowledge of manual bookkeeping

• You’re looking for new finance administration skills to enhance your career prospects

• You own a small business and want a basic understanding of computerised accounting.

How long you will study: Advanced Certificate: approximately 35 weeks For this qualifications you can study at Aquinas College in the evenings, part-time and classes generally take place between 6 and 9 pm depending on the level.

How much will it cost: Please refer to the page inside the front cover for costs and timetabling for each course we offer at Aquinas College.

What you’ll learn on the advanced level The advanced level consists of three units: 1. Advanced Bookkeeping -- Assessed

Double entry bookkeeping

Acquisition and disposal of non-current assets

Prepare and record depreciation calculations

Record period end adjustments

Produce and extend the trial balance ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Final Accounts Preparation -- Assessed

Distinguish between financial recording and reporting requirements of different types of organisation

Explain the need for final accounts/accounting and ethical principles underlying their preparation

Prepare accounting records from incomplete information

Produce accounts for sole traders

Produce accounts for partnerships

Key differences between preparing accounts for a limited company and a sole -trader. 3. Indirect Tax -- Assessed

Understand and apply VAT legislation requirements

Accurately complete VAT returns and submit them in a timely manner

Understand implications for the business of errors, omissions and late filing and payment

Report VAT-related information within the organisation in accordance with regulatory and organisation requirement.

Access Award in Accounting Software (level 1): This qualification is perfect if you are looking to make your first step on the career ladder. It is designed to give you the wider skills needed in every business. The course offers an introduction in computerised accounting. The course enables you to become confident in carrying out routine accounting tasks on any computerised accounting package. Combined with the Access Award in Bookkeeping Level 1, it would enable you to move onto L2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping with confidence. Prior knowledge of using a keyboard is required to enrol for this course as keyboarding skills are not taught. Success in this short qualification means you’ll be awarded the Level 1 Access Award in Accounting Software. This level will suit:

• Anyone who is practicing/part qualified in bookkeeping with an existing knowledge of manual bookkeeping.

• Those who are unemployed and looking to gain relevant knowledge to conduct finance administration duties on a computerised accountancy package.

• Suited for small business owners who would like to acquire the basic understanding of how computerised accounting works.

What you’ll learn on the Award in Accounting Software: The Award in Accounting Software consists of

• The benefits and risks of accounting software

• Effectively using accounting software One computer based assessment taken at the end of the course.

How long you will study: Award in Accounting Software: approximately 6 weeks For this qualifications you can study at Aquinas College in the evenings, part-time and classes generally take place between 6 and 9 pm depending on the level.

How much will it cost: Please refer to the page inside the front cover for costs and timetabling for each course we offer at Aquinas College.

AAT Accounting courses:

Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting: The AAT Level 2 Foundation Accounting qualification is an ideal starting point for anyone wishing to pursue a career in accountancy or finance. The purpose of this qualification is to offer grounding in the core accounting knowledge and skills needed to progress either to employment or to further study. It is suitable to younger students or adults returning to work after a break or wishing to change career. It is open to those who are working and those who are not currently in employment. It could also help someone who is already working in an entry-level finance role to progress in their career by offering them development and formal recognition of skills. You will develop accountancy skills in double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing, as well as an understanding of purchase, sales and general ledgers. You will learn to use accounting software and to develop the professional skills and behaviours needed to contribute in the workplace. You will require good communication skills, IT skills and an understanding of the business environment. AAT recommends that you begin your studies with a good standard of English and maths (level 2, functional skills or GCSE).

How long you will study:

• 32 weeks 6 – 9 pm

• Attend 1 evening each week, term time. For these qualifications you can study at Aquinas College in the evenings, part-time and classes generally take place between 6 and 9 pm depending on the level.

What will this qualification lead to? Once completed you would be ready to progress into a career in business, finance or professional accountancy, or into further education.

• An accounts administrator

• An accounts assistant

• An accounts payable clerk

• A purchase/sales ledger clerk

• A trainee accounting technician

• A trainee finance assistant

• Or further education such as:

AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting

What you’ll learn: The level 2 qualification consists of five mandatory units: 1. Bookkeeping transactions -- Assessed ➢ 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

2. Bookkeeping controls ---- Assessed ➢ Understand payment methods ➢ Understand controls in a bookkeeping system ➢ Use control accounts ➢ Use the journal ➢ Reconcile a bank statement with the cash book

3. Elements of Costing ----- Assessed ➢ Understand the cost recording system within an

organisation ➢ Use cost recording techniques ➢ Provide information on actual and budgeted

costs and income 4. Using Accounting Software ---- Assessed ➢ Set up accounting software ➢ Process sales and purchases transactions ➢ Process bank and cash transactions ➢ Perform period end routine tasks ➢ Produce reports

5. Work effectively in Finance ➢ 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

Synoptic test: If taken this assessment will take knowledge learned from the previous units where you will need to: Demonstrate an understanding of the finance function and the roles and procedures carried out by members of an accounting team (24%) Process transactions, complete calculations and make journal entries (24%) Compare, produce and reconcile journals and accounts (34%) Communicate financial information effectively (18%)

Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting The AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting covers a range of complex accounting tasks, including maintaining cost accounting records and the preparation of reports and returns. You will learn and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants. The Advanced Diploma is Accounting is suited for: People who have completed the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting or the Foundation Diploma in Accounting and Business Unqualified accounting staff who are at an intermediate level and want to develop their accounting skills Employers looking to upskill their staff People looking to change their careers Those who are looking for an A level alternative

How long you will study:

• 35 weeks attending 2 evenings per week at 3 hrs each evening

For these qualifications you can study at Aquinas College in the evenings, part-time and classes generally take place between 6 and 9 pm depending on the level. This qualification attracts UCAS points as follows: Qualification equivalent GCE A-level grade and UCAS New Tariff total points : AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting - Level 3: Distinction: A* or 56 Merit: A or 48 Pass: B or 40

What will this qualification lead to? Once completed you would be ready to progress into a career in business, finance or professional accountancy, or into further education.

• Accounts Assistant

• Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor

• Accounts Payable Clerk

• Assistant Accountant

• Audit Trainee

• Bookkeeper

• Credit Controller

• Finance Assistant

• Payroll Administrator

• Payroll Supervisor

• Practice Bookkeeper

• Tax Assistant Or further education such as:

AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting On successful completion of this course, you can also apply for: professional AAT Bookkeeper status (AATQB)

AAT Accounting:

What you’ll learn: The level 3 qualification consists of six mandatory units: Unit 1: Advanced Bookkeeping - Assessment 1.Apply the principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping 2. Implement procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets 3. Prepare and record depreciation calculations 4. Record period end adjustments 5. Produce and extend the trial balance

Unit 2: Final accounts preparation - Assessment 1. Distinguish between the financial recording and reporting requirements of different types of organisation 2. Explain the need for final accounts and the accounting and ethical principles underlying their preparation 3. Prepare accounting records from incomplete information 4. Produce accounts for sole traders 5. Produce accounts for partnerships 6. Recognise the key differences between preparing accounts for a limited company and a sole trader

Unit 3 : Management accounting: costing - Assessment 1. Understand the purpose and use of management accounting within an organisation 2. Apply techniques required for dealing with costs 3. Apportion costs according to organisational requirements 4. Analyse and review deviations from budget and report these to management 5. Apply management accounting techniques to support decision making

Unit 4: Indirect Tax - Assessment 1. Understand and apply VAT legislation requirements 2. Accurately complete VAT returns and submit them in a timely manner 3. Understand the implications for the business of errors, omissions and late filing and payment 4. Report VAT-related information within the organisation in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirement

Unit 5: Ethics for accountants – Synoptic assessment only 1. Understand the need to act ethically 2. Understand the relevance to the accountant’s work of the ethical code for professional accountants 3. Recognise how to act ethically in an accounting role 4. Identify action to take in relation to unethical behaviour or illegal acts

Unit 6: Spreadsheets for accounting - Synoptic assessment only 1. Design and structure appropriate spreadsheets to meet customer needs 2. Use spreadsheet software to record, format and organise data 3. Use relevant tools to manipulate and analyse data 4. Use software tools to verify accuracy and protect data 5. Use tools and techniques to prepare and report accounting information ___________________________________________

Computer Based Assessments (CBA’s): The assessments in this qualification are computer based with a time restriction. Students will be presented with a range of question types and formats in the assessment. These may include multiple-choice questions, numeric gap-fill questions, or question tools that replicate workplace activities, such as making entries in a journal. In some assessments, questions will require a written answer, and this is particularly so in the synoptic assessments. While tasks generally do not have to be completed in a specific order, students are encouraged to proceed through them in the order in which they are presented. Assessment method - Computer based synoptic assessment Marking type - Partially computer/ partially human marked Duration of exam: 2 hours 45 minutes, composed of two components (plus an additional 15 minutes to upload evidence) Results: For computer-marked assessments, provisional results will be available straight after the assessment (or within 24 hours if taken in an evening). Results for assessments that are wholly or partially human marked are delivered within the timescales advertised on the AAT website. Students will be advised on what percentage of the marks available they achieved in their assessments, which will then be used to calculate their grade for the qualification (Distinction, Merit or Pass).

10 Amazing jobs you can get with an accounting qualification:

Yes of course, accounting in general is amazing. But do you realise the range of completely awesome

career paths that become open to you as someone with an accounting qualification?

1 Become a…… fashion accountant: “I mainly deal with sales, invoicing sponsors and fashion

companies that appear at our shows. We organise London Fashion Week and the British Fashion

Awards, among other events. I issue invoices and chase them, as well as making sure our cash flow is

steady.

Part of my job involves going backstage and helping make sure models turn up and designers are

happy. It gets me out of the office and connects me with what the organisation is about. You see the

collections before the rest of the world and meet the celebrities that come backstage.”

2 Forensic accounting: If you’re interested in financial skulduggery and want to fight the good

fight against white collar crime, you may be destined for a role in forensic accounting.

3 Disney Finance: You could work for Disney. Do I really need to explain how brilliant that

would be? The Walt Disney Company has a range of opportunities from helping ensure the

powerhouse behind our favourite childhood memories continue, to delighting future generations.

You will also have a dedicated team of songbirds to bring you your coffee and talking animals will help

with any technical issues (I’d imagine…..).

4 Accounting Software Developer: If you’ve dabbled with computer programming, you could

bring your experience together with a career in accounting software development. Knowing

procedures as well as you do, you could create a revolutionary package that could improve the

working lives of accountants and businesses everywhere – which is pretty awesome.

5 Premier League sports accounting: Combine your two greatest passions and become a

Premier League Accountant. You could work as accounting staff for a team, or maybe have a top

player or two as individual clients. Transfer deadline day will take on a whole new dimension …..

6 Education and Research: You may have bypassed university, but your qualification could still

lead to a life in academia. Teach and inspire a whole new generation of accounting professionals, or

become a researcher and contribute to vital studies on accounting practices and trends.

7 Parliament: If you harbour political passions (or indeed ambitions), you could get a job in a

government department. Who knows, you could make your way to cabinet one day – Justine Greening

Conservative MP is a former accountant.

8 Global Charity finance: To be an accountant in the modern age, you need to be an

international accountant. But instead of going to work for a multi-national corporation, why not put

your global financial knowledge to more philanthropic use? Knowing you are helping a great global

cause to make every penny go further, what could be more rewarding?

9 Corporate Entertainment accounting: Another way to get a taste of Hollywood is to get into

corporate entertainment. Many big acting stars have their own production companies that require

well qualified accounting talent. Rubbing shoulders with the stars and seeing the film production

process from the inside, who said accounting isn’t glamourous?

10 Fintech accounting consulting: Does Silicon Valley or the London tech scene take your fancy?

In the world of new financial technology (fintech), quality accountants are highly sought after. You

could be part of an entrepreneurial in-house team, join a fintech consulting company or work as an

independent consultant.