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Dip Accounting (AAT) L3

at MidKent College, Gillingham · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearPart time

What the college says

This Level 3 course, offered as remote online learning eithe during the day or evening, will start to develop your skills further in double-entry bookkeeping and management accounting It is targeted towards manual bookkeeping. You will learn how to deal with year-end adjustments and producing the Financial Statements of sole traders and partnerships, together with gaining an understanding of the rules around VAT and producing a VAT Return, you will progress your knowledge of management accounting and the Business Awareness unit. There will be a big element of Excel within the course. Level 3 consists of the following modules: - Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements - Tax Processes for Business - Management Accounting Techniques - Business Awareness All of the modules are assessed by online supervised exams authorised and assessed by the AAT and you would receive instant results for the first two units whilst there would be a 6 week wait for the remaining two units resultsCourses are classroom based at Maidstone in the daytime or a remote evening class is available – lessons will be a combination of theory and practical exercises. Homework will be set each week The course fee does not include the registration with the AAT, which must be completed within four weeks of starting the course (at the very latest). Information and prices can be found at www.aat.org.uk Any re-sits will be charged at the rate set by the AAT at the time. You will need to purchase your own

What you need to get on

You will need to have a good level of general education with good literacy and numeracy skills. You will be required to undertake a short test to check your current skill levels in these areas and an AAT online skills test. If you are progressing from the Level 3 qualification then you would need to have fully completed this and achieved a Merit Grade.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Maidstone Campus

    Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 8AQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Maidstone

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