About this qualification
The Foundation Certificate in Accounting SCQF5 delivers the skills and essential knowledge to manage books effectively. It includes manual double entry bookkeeping, and associated documents and processes, up to a Trial Balance Standard.
For full details of what you’ll learn read the qualification specification. Most students will start at Foundation level. This qualification can be used as a fast track to the AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting.

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AAT Student Membership
When you are undertaking an AAT qualification you must enrol with the AAT as a student. This then allows you to study an AAT qualification, sit AAT exams and access AAT resources to support your study.
AAT student membership fees are charged annually and a one-off admission fee applies.
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