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AAT Certificate in Accounting Level 2 (Online) Adult Employer Training

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Location and start date

Cornwall College St Austell - 6 October 2025
Online - 14 April 2026

Level

Level 2 Levels Explained

Duration

1 Year

Subject area

Accounting Find out more

Attendance

Distance Learning

Course information

The Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is ideal for anyone wishing to study accountancy and finance alongside a range of complementary business and personal skills. The purpose of the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is to offer the foundation accounting knowledge needed to progress to employment or further study in accountancy and finance, alongside business and personal skills that are transferable to any sector and additional business knowledge relevant to accountancy. The qualification offers a broader focus across several subject areas which enhances employability.

Unit 1: Introduction to bookkeeping
Unit 2: Principles of bookkeeping controls
Unit 3: Principles of Costing
Unit 4: Business Environment

Aged 19+ at the beginning of the academic year and will need to have the right to study in the UK and been a resident for a minimum of 3 years.

Candidates are responsible for their own AAT registration and membership fee.

Please enquire if you are at all unsure as to your suitability the course manager will be happy to discuss the course and its content with you.

• Students must successfully achieve the three mandatory unit assessments and one synoptic assessment to achieve this qualification. The proportion of this qualification assessed by externally marked assessment is 100%. All assessments in this qualification are set and marked by AAT. AAT’s feedback service provides a summary of students’ performance in each assessment.

• All exams are held at either our St Austell or Camborne Campus sites.

• The highest level of qualification we offer within the department is The Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. The Cornwall College Group encourage learners to follow the progression pathway onto the Level 3 Diploma, followed by the Higher Level 4 Diploma.

• The accountancy and finance knowledge developed in this qualification is also the underpinning knowledge needed for the higher-level accountancy and financial skills developed in the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and the Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.

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Study from anywhere with the flexibility and convenience of our online courses. Access high-quality learning materials and interactive sessions through our user-friendly online platform, designed to bring education directly to you. Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go, you’ll enjoy a seamless learning experience supported by expert tutors and engaging resources. Discover a world of opportunity and achieve your goals on your schedule, with the freedom to learn in a way that suits your lifestyle.


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Course type: Adult Employer Training
Tuition Fees: £633.00
If you are aged 19 or over, financial support may be available depending on your circumstances and the specific course. Detailed information can be found in our Financial Support Section.
Financial support for ages 19+
This course is fully funded through Adult Skills Fund to individuals who meet the below criteria:
  • Learners must be aged 19+
  • Learners must earn less than £25,000
  • Learners must live in Cornwall
  • Learners must have been resident in the UK for 3 years
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Course Code 12996-STA-25, 13074-STA-25

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