Courses Overview
Level 2
The overall aim of this single unit qualification is to accredit candidates’ knowledge
and understanding of the fundamental principles concerned in the use of a
computerised accounting system for routine processing tasks In addition, it accredits
some IT skills of candidates and confirms their knowledge concerning the data
integrity and security issues surrounding computer systems.
Level 3
This course enables candidates to assess their competence and understanding in carrying out a wide range of
accounting routines and activities using a computerised accounting package.
The activities will include data maintenance, entry of accounting transactions,
period end tasks (e.g. recurring transactions, prepayments and accruals,
depreciation), and non-routine book-keeping tasks.They will also assess their understanding of the importance of maintaining accuracy,
security and integrity in performing any book-keeping tasks using a computerised
system.
Pre-requisites
Level 2
The IAB Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Book-keeping is aimed at individuals
who may have achieved a level 2 or 3 qualification in manual book-keeping and wish
to extend their studies to computerised book-keeping, or individuals who are working
with an accountancy software package and want to gain a qualification which
demonstrates their competence.
Level 3
The IAB Level 3 Diploma in Computerised Book-keeping is aimed at individuals who
have achieved a level 3 qualification in manual book-keeping and wish to extend their
studies to computerised book-keeping, or individuals who are working with an
accountancy software package and want to gain a qualification which demonstrates
their competence.
Support
As an AAS Training student you will have your very own personal tutor helping you with
your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our
Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need –
so we really are with you 100%.
What's more you'll have access to the AAS Training online Student Community where you
can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your
account.
Assessment
Level 2
All Learning Outcomes will be assessed through one, externally set and marked, two
hour examination consisting of a practical assignment and a written question. The
practical Assignment will build on the candidates IT and book-keeping knowledge
and will assess the candidate’s ability in relation to the Learning Outcomes. The
candidate will then answer two written questions to demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of the fifth Learning Outcome. Candidates will be required to carry out
all tasks accurately and in keeping with book-keeping practice.
Level 3
All Learning Outcomes will be assessed through one, externally set and marked, two
hour examination consisting of a practical assignment and two written questions. The
practical Assignment will build on the candidates IT and book-keeping knowledge and
will assess the candidate’s ability in relation to all Learning Outcomes. The candidate
will then answer two written questions to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
Learning Outcomes 3.3.1 and 3.3.8. Candidates will be required to carry out all tasks
accurately and in keeping with current accounting practice.
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