Computerised Accounting

Hi all,
I have my final exam of level 2 on Wednesday (Computerised Accounting) and I am a little unsure as to the format of the assessment.
I am a self studier using only textbooks and the AAT website. As such, I have not been able to practise a lot on Sage itself, and haven't completed many sample assessments (like the other exams on the AAT website).
If someone could clarify the following for me, it would be appreciated.
- When I have been able to practise on Sage, I have used Sage 50 Accounts. Is this the same as the one which will be used in the assessment?
- When asked to 'Print a screen shot' of a screen, do we have access to another program (like Word) to paste it into? Whenever I have sat one of the assessments, I haven't really seen a typical Desktop on the computer where I can access other programs!
- For the question 'Print a Supplier Activity List', I have clicked on the Suppliers tab, then Activity, then Print List. The question says it should show each suppliers name, account code, credit limit and opening balance. However my printout only shows the the transaction number, date and amount of the transactions I have posted. Should I be going through a different route?
Any other information that others may have picked up on from their own tutors about what to expect during this assessment would be great.
Thanks all!
I have my final exam of level 2 on Wednesday (Computerised Accounting) and I am a little unsure as to the format of the assessment.
I am a self studier using only textbooks and the AAT website. As such, I have not been able to practise a lot on Sage itself, and haven't completed many sample assessments (like the other exams on the AAT website).
If someone could clarify the following for me, it would be appreciated.
- When I have been able to practise on Sage, I have used Sage 50 Accounts. Is this the same as the one which will be used in the assessment?
- When asked to 'Print a screen shot' of a screen, do we have access to another program (like Word) to paste it into? Whenever I have sat one of the assessments, I haven't really seen a typical Desktop on the computer where I can access other programs!
- For the question 'Print a Supplier Activity List', I have clicked on the Suppliers tab, then Activity, then Print List. The question says it should show each suppliers name, account code, credit limit and opening balance. However my printout only shows the the transaction number, date and amount of the transactions I have posted. Should I be going through a different route?
Any other information that others may have picked up on from their own tutors about what to expect during this assessment would be great.
Thanks all!
0
Comments
I have just seen your message..as I am 6 weeks away from taking the same exam....and looking for advice myself...like more practice help...as I am stressing....I am ok for adding new customers and suppliers...invoices and credits...its from the bank rec and journal entries where it all gets a bit messy! I have contacted SAGE so many times who have been helpful to pull be back from the dark merky waters of balancing out the totals...as to wait for the tutors takes too long..
How did you go on your exam? Can you let me know how you go on with your queries above? and what was your sentiments of the exam against the AAT example questions?
thanks in advance
Relle
When I took CMPA/SAGE in September this year I was working on Sage Instant Accounts, however the Sage 50 & Instant Accounts are mainly the same to navigate, just have a few different options under different menus. You could double check this with the examination center? - Hoping someone else can post to elaborate on this abit more for me.
Yes you'll post screen shots into Word, and then save this to a folder on your desktop. I know what you mean about other examinations and not being able to see the desktop. With CMPA exam you will see the toolbar and desktop.
For this question I used the following and was marked correct - 'Print a Supplier Activity List' = Navigate to: Suppliers Tab > Reports (At top of screen) > Supplier Activity Reports (from left hand menu) > Supplier Activity (Detailed) Excluding No Transactions. This will show you everything on the supplier account, account number, date, n/c reference, value, debit, credit etc.
My tutor advised, remember to print (Save) a full nominal list and also trial balance when you are asked too, these are two vital parts.
Good luck for your exam.
Cheers.
Completed AAT in March 2020
Currently Studying: CIMA 'Operational Level'
I had confirmation through today that I passed the CMPA exam and with this, Level Two as a whole.
The assessment itself was very similar to the practice assessment on here, however I was told that I would be uploading all files instead of printing a few as the questions actually state. I would advise to learn how to present any documents on screen as a preview so you can screenshot them, even if the question asks you to print them.
To be honest, the majority of my revision came from printing off the sample assessment and working through it to make sure I could answer all of the Sage questions. If you can do this, you should be fine. However, make sure you don't get tripped up on the second section. Know why you are doing each report and what they look like.
Liam
Cheers.
Completed AAT in March 2020
Currently Studying: CIMA 'Operational Level'
Thanks for the congrats!
Completed AAT in March 2020
Currently Studying: CIMA 'Operational Level'
all the best
Relle
8th December? Is your exam on a Sunday?
Liam
I have just gone thru the whole book and written out why we print and check the reports and what they all mean...so thanks again...thats cleared that up!
Relle
Best of luck for your exam!
Liam...can I ask you...does the questions pop up on the screen for you to work through to enter your company then your customers/suppliers etc or can you print it out like you would the on line test questionnaire...and work your way through it...ticking off what you have done etc.
thanks for letting me know..
Relle
Relle - Yes the questions are all on screen and I worked through them on screen as well. I didn't print a single thing off in my exam. I took screenshots and then uploaded the digital files to the relevant part of the website (you'll be shown how to do this at the start of the exam).
Very best of luck to you for the exam today!
Thank you! It went well