How much does the course cost? All Fees £2,573
Is this course eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan? Yes
Are concessions available? No
Examining Body AAT
Is an interview required? No
AAT Diploma in Professional Accounting Level 4
Finance is the most required hard skill by employers in the UK followed by auditing and accounting, according to the Skills Gap Trend Report 2021. With gaps in the sector job market, there has never been a better time to learn accounting to help move your career forward.
AAT Accounting Diploma Level 4 is the advanced level of the AAT Accounting Qualification. It covers financial team leader skills, including financial statements for limited companies, complex management accounting tasks, management skills and specialist learning areas.
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is an established and well-respected international accountancy body with a growing membership totalling 120,000; the AAT qualifications are highly valued and respected in the workplace.
Having qualified, for those who wish to continue to take ACCA or CIMA, the AAT Technician qualification gives exemptions at Foundation level. AAT is also the non-graduate route to becoming a Chartered Accountant.
The five modules that make up this qualification are:
- Applied Management Accounting
- Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
- Internal Accounting Systems and Control
- Business Tax
- Personal Tax
Please note this is a course for adults (19+). Click here for courses for 16-18 year olds.
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More course information
Instalment options are available – contact Finance 020 8607 8347.
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Are there any materials or resources that I need to bring to the sessions?
You will need to buy the relevant course books to use within the sessions and for revision at home; you should also have pen/pencil, paper and a calculator.
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What is expected from me at this level?
The course does require commitment (both inside and outside the College) and it is essential that you attend all teaching sessions. We expect you to take the exams as per the Scheme of Work provided by the lecturer.
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What qualification or experience do I need to start the course?
To start this course, you will need to have successfully completed the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.
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How will I be taught?
The teaching on this course will involve lectures, discussions and lots of worked examples. You will also spend time practising using a PC for various modules, eg practise assessments. Students will be expected to match the hours taught in the classroom with private study and to complete any homework set. There will be regular testing of knowledge in the classroom.
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How will I be assessed?
Each module will be assessed through a computerised exam except for internal control and accounting systems which will be assessed as a computer-based project. Throughout the course your lecturer will record your progress and provide informal, regular feedback.
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What qualification will I get?
Once you've completed the course and are recognised as competent in all six modules, you'll be awarded the AAT Accounting Diploma Level 4. With proof of relevant work experience, perhaps gathered while you were training, you'll be able to apply to become a full member of AAT and use the letters MAAT after your name.
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What skills will I gain as a result of doing this course?
The final level covers higher level accounting tasks, including drafting financial statements, managing budgets and evaluating financial performance. You'll also have the opportunity to specialise in areas from tax and credit control.
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What can the course lead to?
As a qualified AAT Technician you can expect to be involved at a management or supervisory level within an accounts department. This qualification will also lead to exemptions at ACCA and CIMA and the non-graduate route to chartered accountancy.
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