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Internal Control and Accounting Systems (ICAS)
Disclaimer Study Support materials comprise non live assessments that were created for the 2003/2006 standards and do not resemble assessments designed for the AAT Accountancy Qualification (launched July 2010). There are some topic similarities between the 2003/2006 standards and the AAT Accounting Qualification (launched July 2010).

Practice assessments, guidance and standards for the AAT Accountancy Qualification (launched July 2010) can be found on the AAT website.

The Association of Accounting Technicians

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• Simulation D1922 Case Study
Unit 10 Managing Systems and People in the Accounting Environment (MSP) 2003/2006 standards, expired 01/11/09

• Guidance for Case Study D1922
Unit 10 Managing Systems and People in the Accounting Environment (MSP) 2003/2006 standards, expired 01/11/09

• Accounting Technician Magazine articles:
Unit 10: how to structure your report Unit 10: where to begin…

Simulation D1922 Case Study
Unit 10 Managing Systems and People in the Accounting Environment (MSP)
Source: 2003/2006 standards simulation D1922, expired 01/11/09 AAT Level 4 Technician Pathway/Diploma Pathway (2003/2006 standards)

Candidate’s briefing for a project report based upon this case study
Candidates who do not have the opportunity to undertake some form of work-based project are able to provide evidence of competence in this unit by writing a similar project report, but based on the material in this case study. The total length of the report should be between 3,000–4,000 words (excluding appendices). Specifically candidates should write a report, which demonstrates their underpinning knowledge and understanding of: The Business environment • External regulations affecting accounting practices (10.2) • Common types of fraud (10.2) • The implications of fraud (10.2)

Management techniques • Methods of work planning and scheduling (10.1) • Personal time

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