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Foundation Diploma in Bookkeeping with AAT

at Pitman Training, Wetherby · training provider

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate340 hours

What the college says

This diploma comprises five courses: Bookkeeping Level 2 Module 1 - includes the double entry system, the basics of VAT, creating sales invoices, general ledger, purchase and sales ledgers, cash and petty cash books, and balancing the cash book, petty cash book and ledger accounts, preparing a trial balance. Bookkeeping Level 2 Module 2 - includes bank reconciliation, sales and purchase ledger control accounts, using the journal to account for contra entries and bad debt, checking invoices for accuracy, accounting for payroll in the accounts, preparing statements of account, reconciliation of statements of account, paying invoices falling due and using information from within the double entry system to prepare a VAT Return. Bookkeeping Level 2 Module 3 - includes preparing a trial balance from the ledger accounts, using the journal to start up a new set of double entry accounts, account for bad debts with associated VAT, correct errors and clear the suspense account, calculating depreciation, extending the trial balance, calculating profit or loss, preparing a profit and loss account and balance sheet, closing off the ledger accounts. Sage 50 Accounts - convert your manual book-keeping skills to computerised accounts using the most popular software. Excel - learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard. This will enable you to create spreadsheets, enter data, formulas and functions, create charts and more. Or, Excel Expert - learn advanced spreadsheet skills, covering

What you need to get on

Basic numeracy skills

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

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

  • Pitman Training

    Online

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