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Key details

Course area
Business and Accounts
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 3
Start date
Wednesday 20th May 2026
End date
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Time
12:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location
Adams Building Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG
Fees
£643.25
Additional costs
£295.00
Course code
Parent course code:C059589 Child course code: Q059590
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Course introduction

This course is perfect if you would like to re-sit this unit or complete this unit to work towards the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting qualification.

This unit will provide you 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. You 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.

Percentage contribution of this unit to the overall qualification grade: 15%.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand business types, structure and governance and the legal framework in which they operate.
  • Understand the impact of the external and internal environments on business, their performance and decisions.
  • Understand how businesses and accounts comply with principles of professional ethics.
  • Understand the impact of new technologies in accounting and the risks associated with data security.
  • Communicate information to stakeholders.

Course information

One unit towards the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting qualification.

Working towards completing AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Online computer based assessments (CBAs)

Duration: 2 hours

Number of questions: Typically around 60 objective test questions 

Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and then level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting

Careers related to this course

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Financial Accounts Managers

Potential Earnings

£76,414.88

Average Earnings

£38,377.00

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Employment opportunities

The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2022, the current year and projections for future years until 2033.

Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).

Pathways

Accounting and Finance

People in these occupations prepare and record accounts of financial dealings within businesses and provide financial analysis, banking, credit, and investment services.

Business Management

People in these occupations manage organisations and operations, formulate business strategies, and consult on policy.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
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Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.

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