This grading document has been produced to show how the AAT assessments contribute to your overall grade. As you can see that the synoptic on each level has the highest weighting and will have a great impact on your overall grade.
Ensure you revise thoroughly for the synoptic and do not just rely on your assessment grades to achieve your desired overall grade.
AQ2016 Grading – Overall Grade
| Grade | Percentage |
| Distinction | 90-100% |
| Merit | 80-89% |
| Pass | 70-79% |
| Unclassified | 0-69% |
Foundation Certificate in Accounting – Weighted Percentage
| Assessment | Contribution of assessment to qualification grade |
| Bookkeeping Transactions | 22% |
| Bookkeeping Controls | 16% |
| Elements of Costing | 16% |
| Using Accounting Software | 16% |
| Synoptic Assessment | 30% |
Advanced Diploma in Accounting – Weighted Percentage
| Assessment | Contribution of assessment to qualification grade |
| Advanced Bookkeeping | 20% |
| Final Accounts Preparation | 15% |
| Management Accounting : Costing | 20% |
| Indirect Tax | 10% |
| Synoptic Assessment | 35% |
Professional Diploma in Accounting – Weighted Percentage
| Assessment | Contribution of assessment to qualification grade |
| Financial Statements of Limited Companies | 15% |
| Management Accounting : Budgeting | 15% |
| Management Accounting : Decision and Control | 15% |
| Optional Unit 1 | 10% |
| Optional Unit 2 | 10% |
| Synoptic Assessment | 35% |
