AAT L3 - Business Awareness Course

This unit provides students with an understanding of the business, its environment and the influences that this has on an organisation’s structure, the role of its accounting function and its performance. Students will examine the purpose and types for businesses that exist and the rights and responsibilities of the key stakeholders, as well as gain an understanding of the importance of professional ethics and ethical management within the finance function.

Description

This unit provides students with an understanding of the business, its environment and the influences that this has on an organisation’s structure, the role of its accounting function and its performance. Students will examine the purpose and types for businesses that exist and the rights and responsibilities of the key stakeholders, as well as gain an understanding of the importance of professional ethics and ethical management within the finance function.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand legislation requirements relating to VAT.
  • Calculate VAT.
  • Review and verify VAT returns.
  • Understand principles of payroll.
  • Report information within the organisation.

Upon completing this unit, the learner will sit an invigilated exam at Training 2000.  The course cost includes 1 exam attempt. Any resits would need to be booked and paid for separately. 

Delivery

1 day a week onsite at Training 2000, Blackburn

Important Information 

The price of the course does NOT include the learners one-time registration fee of £235.00 plus VAT. This is payable directly to AAT.

Prerequisites

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

However, if you are unsure which level is best for you, please contact us and we can help you decide.

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