AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting (Level 3)

The Advanced Diploma in Accounting includes 5 separate units

• Advanced Bookkeeping
• Final Accounts Preparation
• Management Accounting: Costing
• Indirect Tax
• Advanced Diploma Synoptic Assessment

The Advanced Diploma Synoptic Assessment can only be sat once students have sat the exams in Advanced Bookkeeping, Final Accounts Preparation, and Management Accounting: Costing. The Synoptic examines knowledge from all of these areas and also examines Ethics and Spreadsheet skills. Please view this timetable for available synoptic sittings in 2018 set by the AAT. 

How will I cope with level 3?

You need to have basic bookkeeping knowledge to be able to study level 3. This could be achieved by having successfully completed either of the following:

• Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping (Level 2)
• Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Level 2)

It is also possible that previous work experience or other academic qualifications could have provided you with the knowledge you need. To make sure your skills are at the right level,take the AAT skills test by following the link below:

To test your knowledge, and take the AAT skills click here.

Then give us a ring, and we can discuss your best entry point to the AAT qualification.

Exams

All units at level 3 are examined by computer based assessment. Results are provided within 24 hours for the following exams:

• Advanced Bookkeeping
• Final Accounts Preparation
• Management Accounting: Costing
• Indirect Tax

Results are available 6 weeks from sitting the exam for

• Advanced Diploma Synoptic Assessment

Please note that the Synoptic exam is only available to be sat in limited weeks of the year. Please see this timetable for the available weeks. 

How long will it take me?

The level 3 advanced diploma in accounting takes between 6 and 10 months depending on the frequency of study. These courses are available as either a classroom or online course.