For 2010 the AAT have introduced Computer Based Exams (CBE) to all students currently studying at Levels 2 and 3. Not only does this offer greater flexibility to training providers such as Anglia Accountancy training when it comes down to scheduling the exam timetable, it also benefits individuals and allows them the ability to sit exams throughout the year.
With practice papers on hand individuals can use such resources to familiarise themselves with the software and question types. As with a paper based exam CBE’s have a 3 hour time allocated window for completion. There is no difference between the two in terms of difficulty – the CBE is basically an electronic version of a paper based exam.
“This is a great tool to add to our training facilities. Significant investment has been put into this opportunity and we hope that the students benefit from it” states Victor from AAt.
Currently CBE’s are only available for AAT Level 2 and 3 qualifications across a few select papers that include:
- Introductory accounting (IAC)
- Preparing ledger balance and an initial trial balance (PLB)
- Maintaining financial records and financial accounts (FRA)
- Recording and evaluating costs and revenues (ECR)
One of the added advantages to this is that results can be obtained literally within a couple of minutes of completion! This takes away the additional stress and strain of waiting months for results. Though these are only provisional results they are a good indication of a students’ performance. If unsuccessful then exams can be repeated after just one week.
For further details about Computer Based Exam’s at Anglia Accountancy training or to book your next exam slot then please speak to a member of the team on 01733 312120.
