AAT Qualification Changes

On 1st July 2010 the AAT launched a NEW qualification to replace both the existing NVQ route and Diploma routes. The AAT qualification is now known as the ‘Revised AAT Accounting Qualification’ and is accredited by QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework).

Important! All AAT students will now study the Revised AAT Accounting Qualification.

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What has stayed the same?

There are still three qualification levels (2, 3 & 4); which will cover the key areas of Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation, Audit and Report Writing. Successful completion of Level 4 will still lead to exemptions from the Consultancy Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) qualifications and there will still be heavy practical focus on both syllabuses and assessments.

What has changed?

Under the new qualification, there will no longer be paper based exams and no dual assessment, meaning the majority of units will now be assessed by Computer Based Test (CBT). Also there are now no pre-determined exam dates, meaning you can sit exams when you are ready, which also means you can resit virtually on demand, rather than having to wait 6 months.

AAT have added extra units, including Computerised Accounting, Spreadsheets and a mandatory Professional Ethics unit for all learners.