Qualification summary                                  

VTCT (Skillsfirst) and Sage UK have worked in partnership to develop a suite of computerised accounting and payroll qualifications.
This level 3 qualification deals with more advanced knowledge and skills relating to cash flow management, preparing VAT returns and principles of partnership accounting. Upon registration every learner can access a study pack which includes:

• Access to comprehensive, interactive online learning support materials
• A FREE copy of the latest Sage 50 Accounts Professional or Payroll software (for six months)
• Access to expert support
• Related simulations to practice as you need them
• Valuable skills to control your business
• Hard copy learner workbooks if required (at an additional cost through Sage) 

This qualification is ideal if you are currently employed as a, but not limited to:

• Bookkeeper
• Purchase Ledger Clerk
• Payroll Administrator
• Credit Controller
• or you may own your own business and carry out the accounting role and wish to expand your own knowledge

If you feel that the content of this qualification is too advanced for your current role then you could look at our Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Accounting for Business (RQF).

This qualification does not require you to have any prior qualifications or levels of prior learning but a working knowledge of accounting processes is advisable. There is no minimum age requirement for this qualification.

On completion of this qualification you could enhance your CPD further by completing any of the following:

• Level 3 Diploma in Computerised Finance for Business (RQF)

This qualification is supported by SAGE UK and nationwide employers across many sectors.

Centres may find the following website helpful for materials and resources to assist with the delivery of this qualification; please click here

Related Documents:

VTCT (Skillsfirst) Level 3 Diploma in Computerised Accounting for Business (RQF) Handbook

Qualification structure

Learners must achieve all 37 credits from Group M.

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) are 302

Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 370

Qualification number	Qualification reference
CAD3	601/7538/2

Group M – Mandatory units

RQF unit no.	Skillsfirst unit no.	Unit title	Credit value
M/507/7532	CAB26	Responsibilities of a Finance Professional	3
T/507/7533	CAB27	Principles of accounting concepts	6
F/507/7535	CAB28	Principles of preparing basic financial statements	3
R/507/7538	CAB29	Principles of Partnership Accounting	2
R/507/7541	CAB30	Accounting for Not for Profit Organisations	2
M/507/7546	CAB31	Cash Flow Management	5
T/507/7550	CAB32	Introduction to a Cost Recording System within an organisation	4
D/507/7557	CAB33	Prepare and complete a VAT return	5
D/507/7560	CAB34	Standard and advanced budgeting using a computerised accounting package	2
K/507/7562	CAB35	Using computerised accounting software	5

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