Accredited Accounting Technician (AAT) Foundation Examination
Structure and Syllabus
Examination papers
| Paper | Syllabus | Recommended Reading List |
| Paper 1 Accounting and Business Essentials | Paper 1 | Paper 1 |
| Paper 2 Fundamentals of Financial and Management Accounting | Paper 2 | Paper 2 |
Method of Assessment
The assessment for Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be based solely on close-book written examinations. Candidates can choose to sit for the examination in either English or Chinese.Examination Format
The examination format and duration for each paper are shown as follows:Paper 1 - Accounting and Business Essentials
(Time allowed - 1.5 hours)
| No. of Questions | Marks | |
| Section A: Multiple-choice Questions | 30 | 60% |
| Section B: Compulsory Short Questions | 4 to 7 | 40% |
| Total | 100% |
(Time allowed - 2.5 hours)
| No. of Questions | Marks | |
| Section A: Compulsory Short Questions | 4 to 5 | 30% |
| Section B: Compulsory Long Questions | 3 to 4 | 50% |
| Section C: Optional Long Questions | 1 out of 2 | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
