AAT (the Association of Accounting Technicians)

Institution Overview

About AAT

AAT (The Association of Accounting Technicians) is a UK-based, global education charity and Ofqual certified awarding organisation. It offers internationally recognised accountancy qualifications and market-leading professional services to prospective students and qualified graduates from across more than 100 countries worldwide. AAT qualifications equip students with the practical knowledge and skills employers are looking for in their accounting staff and provide a pathway to chartered accountancy.

Fast facts:

• AAT is the world’s leading qualification and professional membership body for accounting technicians.
• Close to 124,000 AAT members and students in 105 countries.
• AAT promotes practical financial skills to empower people and enable businesses to achieve their potential.
• Over 600 AAT-approved training providers globally and 43 UK branches for support, training, and networking.
• Students completing the AAT qualification gain exemptions towards chartered status with CCA, CIMA, ICAEW.

Programme Outline

Accounting Qualifications

• AAT Certificate in Accounting (Level 2)
  The Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is where you’ll develop your skills in finance administration: double-entry bookkeeping, purchase, sales and general ledgers, basic costing and using accounting software.
• AAT Diploma in Accounting (Level 3)
  While studying the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, you’ll master more complex financial processes, including final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, reports and returns and professional ethics.
• AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting (Level 4)
  The Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting covers financial team leader skills, including financial statements for limited companies, complex management accounting tasks, management skills and specialist learning areas.

Bookkeeping Qualifications

• AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping
  This Level 1 qualification introduces the role of a bookkeeper and the underpinning knowledge to identify and carry out simple different bookkeeping activities, such as income and expenditure, profit and loss, and assets and liabilities. It also offers an introduction into the role, and the benefits and risks associated with bookkeeping software.
• AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
  Students studying this qualification will develop practical accountancy skills in the double-entry bookkeeping system and in using associated documents and processes while gaining an understanding that digital accounting systems are automating some of the stages in the process. Students will cover transactions for accuracy, make entries in appropriate books and ledgers and calculate sales invoices and credit notes.
• AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping
  This qualification will develop complex skills and knowledge necessary to work in a bookkeeping role or to progress to higher level accountancy roles or study. Students completing this qualification will become competent in financial processes including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping and preparing financial statements. They will also be introduced to business issues regarding payroll and value added tax (VAT), including an understanding of the documents and reports produced on payroll software, timescales for submissions and payments.

AAT Student Membership and support services

All students will need to register for a MyAAT account ensure they can sit AAT assessments and start accessing a wide range of student benefits. These are additional study support resources to help supplement the core study materials students get from their chosen training provider.

Check out the video for a demo of what’s on offer in the MyAAT dashboard here

Student benefits

• Practice assessments
• Green light tests
• Video content
• E-learning
• Real life scenarios
• And many more.

Study options and support

AAT qualifications can be studied through AAT approved training providers in Malaysia. AAT's training providers offer various study options, including full-time, part-time classes, online learning, and distance learning. This flexibility allows students to study at their own pace while balancing other commitments.

AAT Approved training providers are happy to advise without obligation, so you should compare each of the providers and ask questions to ensure they match your study needs.

A full list of AAT’s approved training providers can be found here

Training provider fees vary depending on the delivery of the course (classroom or online learning) and the study support they offer, which can include tutor guidance and feedback, course materials and online resources. While cost is an important consideration, you should pick the study method and training provider which will give you the best chance of achieving the qualification.

A full list of AAT’s approved training providers can be found here

AAT provides comprehensive support to all its students and members, including study materials, online resources, and access to a dedicated support team. They also offer guidance on career development and progression within the accounting profession.

The AAT Lifelong Learning Portal offers an interactive learning experience, where students can manage key resources, schedule learning to suit their personal study plans, and track and evaluate their learning progress.