L2 Foundation Certificate In Accounting
The Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is ideal for anyone wishing to study accountancy and finance alongside a range of complementary business and personal skills. The purpose of the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is to offer the foundation accounting knowledge needed to progress to employment or further study in accountancy and finance, alongside business and personal skills that are transferable to any sector and additional business knowledge relevant to accountancy.
- Course Information
- Course Code
- XDC2ACC
- Validated By
- AAT
- Learner Aim Reference
- 60165522
- Price
- Funding available, please contact our adult team for further information (correct at December 2024)
- Attendance Pattern
- Evening
- Course Level
- Level 2
- Study Mode
- In person
- Course Location
- Leyland Campus
- Start Date
- 10/09/2024
11/09/2024
01/09/2025
- Age Group
- Adults (19+)
- Course Duration
- 34 weeks
- Overview
The course covers foundation knowledge needed to progress into employment or further study in accountancy and finance as well as business and personal skills that are transferable to any sector. You will learn topics including:
- Developing skills in double-entry bookkeeping.
- Understand how to use journals, control accounts, and a trial balance.
- Gain understanding of accounting software packages and how to process financial information in accordance with company procedures and schedules.
- How to provide information to colleagues, suppliers and customers as required.
Change your future, with these professional qualifications and your course costs covered. You could be eligible for an AAT Bursary, find out more here.
The AAT has clear, transparent guidelines for potential students who have faced bankruptcy, have a criminal conviction or have arrangements with creditors. If these circumstances apply to you, please visit the AAT website here for more information.
The course is FREE if:
- you are unemployed, looking for work and in receipt of an approved benefit.
- if you are employed and earning less than £25,000 per year, before tax.
If you do not fit the above criteria, payment options include:
- a payment plan, to pay in 4 consecutive monthly payments.
- pay the course fees in full.
Please contact the adult education team today to find out more about the price of the course.
- Equipment Required
You will be required to buy text books for this course and will be sent details before the course starts. These books will be available in the library subject to availability. You may also wish to purchase a set of course workbooks which will help you with your studies. These may be purchased through the College at a 40% discounted fee. Your tutor will discuss workbooks with you at the start of your course.
You will also need to bring the following to the first session:- pen
- paper
- calculator
- Entry Requirements
You should have good numeracy and literacy skills and have GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4, or an equivalent qualification. The ability to word process under time constraints is also essential. You are also required to become a member of the AAT professional body and will need to pay the AAT membership fee, which is charged once per level. Please visit – Membership | AAT
- Progression Pathway
On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (this qualification is also known as an Introductory Certificate in Accounting). Opportunities for employment may include working as:
- Accounts Administrator/Assistant
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Bookkeeper
- Payroll Administrator/Officer
- Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk
- Tax Assistant/Trainee
- Tax Accounts Technician
You may also wish to further develop your skills and knowledge by applying to the AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting.
- Health, Safety & Well-Being
Runshaw College is committed to ensuring you have a happy, successful and productive time with us – ensuring your health, safety and well-being is at the heart of everything we do.
We proactively encourage the disclosure of any disabilities or issues which may impact on your learning experience – this can be at interview, enrolment, or at any other stage during your studies. Any information you disclose will be held in strict confidence and will be used to assess your in-class support needs and inform a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) to ensure your safe evacuation from the College in the event of an emergency. If you would like further information, please contact Course Enquiries on 01772 642040.
- Safeguarding
Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
- National Careers Service
For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.
- Delivery Method - Classroom
This course is delivered fully in the classroom.
