Course overview
Once you qualify, your job prospects will soar
If you’re eager to enhance your accounting skills, and pursue a career in accounting, finance or business, then this course is a must. It’s an advanced qualification that builds on the practical accounting skills and knowledge gained through the Certificate in Accounting. It’s also a pathway to becoming a Certified Accounting Technician and member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
Recognition

Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
- 12 Months Access | 300 hours
Study at your own pace – students generally complete one module per week.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements or prerequisites to enrol on this course.
Course features
- Gain student membership to AAT on enrolment, giving you access to a wealth of advice and support to guide you through your studies and into your future career
- Get access to The Career Centre – get a free cv review & job tips to help you succeed
- Free access to the CCH Wheelers eLibrary with over 50 textbooks to help you study.
- Receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email
- Once you successfully complete this qualification you’ll gain graduate membership to IPA, plus gain certified accounting technician status.
- As an IPA member with certified accounting technician status, you’ll have a global community of like-minded professionals to network and share advice with.
Professional recognition
Accredited by AAT
Delivery
Your course will be delivered through our online learning platform. You can access our online learning platform from any web browser 24/7 so you can work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the resources you need at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates, you can start whenever you are ready. Your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.
Subjects
- Accounting & Business Prior Knowledge Quiz
- Accounting using Microsoft Excel
- Accounting and Business
- Determining Profit
- Issues in Income Determination & Asset Valuation
- Accounting Principles Assessment
- Tracking Cash & Controlling Assets
- Internal Decision Making
- Analysing Financial Reports
- Advanced Accounting Principles Assessment
- Cost Classification
- Costing Methods
- Product & Process Costing
- Standard Costs & Variance Analysis
- Management Accounting Assessment
- Activity Based Costing
- Budgeting & CVP Analysis
- Performance Management & Measurement
- Inventory Management & Planning
- Management Accounting: Budgeting
- Management Accounting: Decision and Control
- Advanced Management Accounting Assessment
About The Career Academy
We're an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with the industry to deliver you the latest and most up-to-date content. We have almost 15 years of experience in online education and help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.
- Upskill and be awarded a certificate of achievement to help you reach your potential & earn more.
- Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want.
- Get free access to the career centre which will review and improve your CV to help you succeed.
- 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.