Assessment grading, results waiting times and fees

All AAT assessments are computer based assessments (CBAs). They're administered by training providers or assessment venues and run on a PC or laptop.

All assessments are available to be scheduled on demand throughout the year. Should this change, AAT will communicate it in advance.

Results and grading

Each assessment makes up a percentage of the overall qualification grade, as indicated in the tables below.

For unit assessments you're awarded a result of "achieved" or not "not yet achieved".

For End Point Assessment (EPA) components, you're awarded "competent" or "not yet competent". 

You'll also receive a percentage score (where on a graded qualification), your individual task scores, and performance descriptor per task. 

Some EPA components are also graded at "Pass" (70%–89%) or "Distinction" (90%–100%).

Result release dates

The tables below show the duration between sitting each assessment and receiving your results.

Remotely invigilated assessment results are released within the timeframe shown unless there are any submission, recording or significant invigilation issues that require further investigation. If so we'll contact you directly.

If you already know roughly in which week or month you want to sit the assessment, you can see the exact date on which you'd get your results on the Assessment results release dates page.

Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping

Level 1 Award in Business Skills

Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping

Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (SCQF Level 6 in Scotland)

Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant apprenticeship End Point Assessment

The fee until 31 August 2026 is £552, which covers both the structured interview and the in-tray test overview (first attempt at each assessment method only, charged at point of first sitting). From 1 September 2026 this fee will be £564.

£39 per assessment part is added for remote invigilation. From 1 September 2026 this fee will be £41.

Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping

Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (SCQF Level 7 in Scotland)

Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship End Point Assessment

The fee until 31 August 2026 is £661, which covers both the synoptic assessment and the portfolio and reflective (first attempt at each assessment method only, charged at point of first sitting). From 1 September 2026 this fee will be £675.

£39 per assessment part is added for remote invigilation of the synoptic assessment. From 1 September 2026 this fee will be £41.

Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting (SCQF Level 8 in Scotland)

You must complete all three mandatory units and two of the optional units.

This qualification will be withdrawn and registrations closed on 31 August 2026. The final date to sit assessments will be 31 July 2028.

Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician apprenticeship End Point Assessment

The fee until 31 August 2026 is £878, which covers both the synoptic assessment and the portfolio and reflective (first attempt at each assessment method only, charged at point of first sitting). From 1 September 2026 this fee will be £897.

£39 per assessment part is added for remote invigilation of the synoptic assessment. From 1 September 2026 this fee will be £41.