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AAT - Association of Accounting Technicians [more.....] Accounting Technician is the corner stone of business. The biggest multinationals, the smallest local authority or enterprises and businesses of every size in between depend upon the talents of people trained in accountancy.Studying for AAT Accounting Qualification will give you the skills to work in many different kinds of companies and organisations and give you the choice of a wide variety of job opportunities.As a qualified accounting professional in a smaller business, you might be the only member of staff who is expert in finance. While in a larger company, you might be part of a wider financial team. Or you might opt to work for yourself after qualifying– providing accountancy services for small businesses and self employed.

Entry requirement: You do not need any formal qualifications to begin studying for the AAT Accounting qualification. If you do have GCSEs, A– levels a degree or some experience in accounting you may be able to start studying at a higher level.
There are two pathways; 1.NVQ AND Diploma pathways 2. Diploma pathway

Certificate:       
                             Introduction to Accounting for units 1,2 and 3 except computerised Accounting
                            Accounting work skills units 4,7,21,23 and Comp. Accounting
                             Financial Accounting
                             Recording and analysing costs and revenues

Advanced Certificate:

                                   Operating a cash management and credit control system
                                    Accounting work skills
                                    Professional ethics for accounting technician
                                    Drafting financial statement
                                    Management accounting
                                    Managing systems and people in the accounting environment

Diploma:                     
                                    Professional ethics for accounting technician

Plus two of the following:
                                    Implementing auditing procedures
                                    Preparing business taxation computations
                                    Preparing personal taxation computation

Accounting work skills and Professional ethics for accounting Technicians can be completed at either of two levels as shown above and must be once.

CIMA  -  Chartered Institute of Management Accountants [more.....] Those who wish to develop a successful and diverse career in financial and business management the CIMA qualification is the ideal. This qualification is most respected and recognised worldwide, this offers you and opportunity to develop not only accountancy skills but also decision making management strategic and analytical skills with this skills you are bound to gain employment in the financial world, commerce, consultancy manufacturing etc.

Entry requirement—there are a number of routes to take into  obtaining this qualification , graduates over 18years of age good standard in mathematics and English , Ordinary and A levels.Exemptions Some qualifications may offer you exemptions and enable you to enter at advanced stage of the course/syllabus.
For exemption register by mid March for May and mid September foe November examination. To register as a student for the qualification you must submit your application by
31st January and 31st July.

Managerial stage· .P1 Management Accounting performance Evaluation
· P2 Management Accounting Decision Management
· P4 Organisational Management and Information Systems
· P5 Integrated Management
· P7 Financial Accounting and Tax Principles
· P8 Financial Analysis

Strategic stage
· P3 Management Accounting Risk and Control Strategy· P6 Management Accounting Business Strategy · P9 Management Accounting Financial Strategy· Plus Test of Professional Competence in Management (TOPCIMA)

Diploma in Financial Management [more.....] Many non-accountants are daunted by the thought of managing budgets, making financial decisions or simply understanding the language of finance.
The ACCA Diploma in Financial Management provides the practical knowledge you need to take the fear out of accounting and ensure confident participation in financial discussions. This new qualification is aimed at middle and senior managers with financial responsibility, and is built around a unique, one year programme. Based on ACCA’s highly successful Certified Diploma in Accounting and Finance, which has been completed by nearly 10,000 managers worldwide, the Diploma has an established reputation. Many of these managers have taken advantage of the qualification’s postgraduate status to gain advanced standing towards MBAs and other masters qualifications.
The Diploma covers a range of key areas, including how to interpret financial statements, plan, manage and measure performance using budgets and other
Financial techniques make financial decisions and manage all kinds of financial risk.  The ACCA Diploma in Financial Management is a highly effective way to overcome your fear of finance.

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