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Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting (Evening)

at Burton and South Derbyshire College, Burton-On-Trent · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearPart time

What the college says

This is the second level of the professional AAT accounting qualification and will cover more complex accounting tasks, including preparing final accounts for sole traders, indirect tax and costing. The purpose of this qualification is to ensure that you are well prepared to progress into a career in business, finance or professional accountancy, or into further education. You will learn and develop skills needed for financial processes, including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping and preparing financial statements. You will also understand the business environment, technology used in finance and accounting, business issues regarding payroll and value added tax (VAT), issues in business, management accounting techniques, ethical principles and sustainability considerations for accountants. The course will also develop an understanding of business and its structure and purpose, as well as appreciating the wider business environment. You will develop skills supporting complex financial processes, such as final accounts, reports and returns, use of technology to provide management accounting information, and completion of VAT returns. You will be expected to take responsibility for initiating and completing tasks and procedures, as well as exercising autonomy and judgement within limited parameters, such as awareness of different perspectives or approaches within an area of study or work. You will need to use a variety of data and information about a busin

What you need to get on

Level 2 professional qualification (e.g. AAT) including GCSE grade 4 maths or equivalent qualification

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

  • Burton and South Derbyshire College

    Lichfield Street, Burton on Trent, DE14 3RL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Burton on Trent
  • 7 September 2026 · Burton on Trent

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