Aat accounting advanced diploma level 3

Can I apply to do a degree in accounting and finance apprenticeship after I complete my AAT ACCOUNTING ADVANCED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 ? When I look at some university entry requirements only a levels are mentioned. Am not sure .

Reply 1

MindMax2000

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Original post by Saintpeta68

Can I apply to do a degree in accounting and finance apprenticeship after I complete my AAT ACCOUNTING ADVANCED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 ? When I look at some university entry requirements only a levels are mentioned. Am not sure .

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3 for ACCA but you need to be at Level 4 on your AAT (See: https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/help/exemptions-calculator.html, but search for AAT as your college/institution)

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A number of credits in the ACA (see: https://apps.icaew.com/cpldirectory/Search/CreditsAvailable), and the ACA favours the AAT

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4 for CIMA, but you need to be at Level 4 on your AAT (see: https://www.cimaglobal.com/Starting-CIMA/Starting-CIMA/Exemptions/Exemption-Search/Association-of-Accounting-Technicians-AAT-43/?qualification=3032)

To be frank, I think it's also a lot more economical to do your accounting qualification outside of uni through an approved course provider for your accounting qualification than going through uni.

Original post by MindMax2000

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3 for ACCA but you need to be at Level 4 on your AAT (See: https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/help/exemptions-calculator.html, but search for AAT as your college/institution)

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A number of credits in the ACA (see: https://apps.icaew.com/cpldirectory/Search/CreditsAvailable), and the ACA favours the AAT

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4 for CIMA, but you need to be at Level 4 on your AAT (see: https://www.cimaglobal.com/Starting-CIMA/Starting-CIMA/Exemptions/Exemption-Search/Association-of-Accounting-Technicians-AAT-43/?qualification=3032)

To be frank, I think it's also a lot more economical to do your accounting qualification outside of uni through an approved course provider for your accounting qualification than going through uni.

Original post by Saintpeta68

Can I apply to do a degree in accounting and finance apprenticeship after I complete my AAT ACCOUNTING ADVANCED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 ? When I look at some university entry requirements only a levels are mentioned. Am not sure .

Hi @Saintpeta68

If you would like to find out more about the University of Hull (link has been provided by @MindMax2000 ) and whether we accept AAT Accounting advance diploma level 3, I would advise contacting our admissions team either by email:
[email protected]
or call:
01482466100

Emily
University of Hull Student Representative

Reply 3

Saintpeta68

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Original post by MindMax2000

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3 for ACCA but you need to be at Level 4 on your AAT (See: https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/help/exemptions-calculator.html, but search for AAT as your college/institution)

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A number of credits in the ACA (see: https://apps.icaew.com/cpldirectory/Search/CreditsAvailable), and the ACA favours the AAT

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4 for CIMA, but you need to be at Level 4 on your AAT (see: https://www.cimaglobal.com/Starting-CIMA/Starting-CIMA/Exemptions/Exemption-Search/Association-of-Accounting-Technicians-AAT-43/?qualification=3032)

To be frank, I think it's also a lot more economical to do your accounting qualification outside of uni through an approved course provider for your accounting qualification than going through uni.

My goodness. Thank you for your detailed reply. I really appreciate it. In your last paragraph do you mean it's better not to bother with a degree just get the accounting qualifications while working in a company?

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University of Surrey Student Rep

Official Rep

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Original post by MindMax2000

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3 for ACCA but you need to be at Level 4 on your AAT (See: https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/help/exemptions-calculator.html, but search for AAT as your college/institution)

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A number of credits in the ACA (see: https://apps.icaew.com/cpldirectory/Search/CreditsAvailable), and the ACA favours the AAT

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4 for CIMA, but you need to be at Level 4 on your AAT (see: https://www.cimaglobal.com/Starting-CIMA/Starting-CIMA/Exemptions/Exemption-Search/Association-of-Accounting-Technicians-AAT-43/?qualification=3032)

To be frank, I think it's also a lot more economical to do your accounting qualification outside of uni through an approved course provider for your accounting qualification than going through uni.

To introduce myself – I’m Joao, an Economics student from the University of Surrey on placement at Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs),

If you would like to find out more about the University of Surrey and whether we accept AAT Accounting advance diploma level 3, I would advise contacting our admissions team either by email:

[email protected].

If you have any questions about Surrey or uni life in general then please ask as I am here to help you out

All you need to know about studying economics at Surrey:
https://blogs.surrey.ac.uk/student-experience/2020/12/09/all-you-need-to-know-about-studying-economics-in-surrey/

Study and work abroad:
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/student-exchanges/study-abroad

More than 140 societies and clubs to join:
https://blogs.surrey.ac.uk/bulgariablog/2017/02/19/more-than-140-societies-and-clubs-to-join/

Joao
Economics

Reply 5

MindMax2000

Universities Forum Helper

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Original post by Saintpeta68

My goodness. Thank you for your detailed reply. I really appreciate it. In your last paragraph do you mean it's better not to bother with a degree just get the accounting qualifications while working in a company?

It depends on you. I am not sure how the employers will perceive it.

For me a 3 year degree will require at least £27000, whereas if you do the qualifications where there are probably 14 modules you have to do, you're looking at £300 or so for the first 4, £500 for the next 5, £600 for the last 4 or 5 = 1200+2500+3000 = 6700 (you might want to check on these figures with the course provider of your choice). The exam fees on top would cost £100 per module at most (to my knowledge), which means the total is £8100. That's presuming you took no exemptions using your AAT, which means the total can be lower still (you need to pay exemption fees for your modules though). The most number of exemptions the accounting degree will allow you to have (if you have chosen the appropriate modules) is 9, so you will still need to take the last 4 or 5 modules yourself.
It's unlikely you will be able to pass all your exams within a 2 years if you go with an employer, so it's more likely the cost will be spread over 3.

People have done it through the degree and without a degree, and there are advantages and disadvantages to both e.g. if you study through an employer, they will only pay for the course once, and they're not fond of retakes. You might want a second opinion though.

Employers will value experience more than theoretical knowledge anyway.

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thesingularity

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You need to decide what your end goals are. Do you want to be an AP/AR clerk? Do you want to work in an in-house finance role? Do you want to work in consulting/big 4?

In any instance, I really don't think you need a degree -- especially not one in accounting. They're not particularly valued in the industry. If you want to go to university you would be better off studying a more academic topic. Vocational university degrees are broadly a waste of time and money. The most sought-after graduate roles won't particularly care whether you have a degree in accounting or hovercraft surgery, as long as you have one. Even then, it's only useful for getting your foot in the door. Once you have your professional qualifications nobody cares whether you have a degree.

If your goal is simply to have a successful career in accounting then your best bet is to pursue an apprenticeship at a reputable firm. Skip the degree altogether -- you will qualify quicker and without debt, and your career will progress quicker.

Reply 7

Saintpeta68

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Original post by thesingularity

You need to decide what your end goals are. Do you want to be an AP/AR clerk? Do you want to work in an in-house finance role? Do you want to work in consulting/big 4?

In any instance, I really don't think you need a degree -- especially not one in accounting. They're not particularly valued in the industry. If you want to go to university you would be better off studying a more academic topic. Vocational university degrees are broadly a waste of time and money. The most sought-after graduate roles won't particularly care whether you have a degree in accounting or hovercraft surgery, as long as you have one. Even then, it's only useful for getting your foot in the door. Once you have your professional qualifications nobody cares whether you have a degree.

If your goal is simply to have a successful career in accounting then your best bet is to pursue an apprenticeship at a reputable firm. Skip the degree altogether -- you will qualify quicker and without debt, and your career will progress quicke

Thank you.

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