AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting (April Starts)

• Study mode: Part Time
• Duration: AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting (April Starts)
• Student type: Adults
• Course code: J0499/R02

The Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting offers technical training in accounting and is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue or progress their career in accountancy or finance.

The purpose of the Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting is to enhance the skills developed from the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, enabling students to maximise opportunities in their current or new employment.

By studying for this qualification, students will acquire professional accountancy and finance skills that will be useful throughout their careers, including:.

1. Drafting financial statements for limited companies.

2. Having the knowledge and skills to use complex management accounting techniques.

3. The ability to analyse accounting systems and their associated controls.

4. Having knowledge and skills in specialist accountancy and finance subjects.

The Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting qualification will suit those who;.

1. Have completed the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and who would like to continue to build their accountancy skills.

2. Are already working in finance and would like formal recognition of their skills.

3. Would like to go on to become an AAT full member and/or study for chartered accountant status.

4. Would like to start their own business through the AAT licences members scheme.

Entry requirements

To study this course learners will need to have achieved at least a Merit (80%+) overall for Level 3 unit assessments.

Learners will also need at least GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C) in English and maths, or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths where GCSEs were not achieved.

Learners also need to carry out two short tests at course interview stage to demonstrate their skills and ability to study at AAT Level 4.

You must be 18+ to study on our AAT courses.

Costs

Advanced Learning Loans are available for further education courses at Level 3, 4 & 5. They operate like higher education loans with deferred payments until you earn over approximately £25,000 per year- information available at www.gov.uk
You have the option of taking out a loan or setting up a payment plan with the college that best suits your needs. Actual Cost is: £2573.00. All costs are subject to slight changes.

What next?

Students should choose the Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting as it maximises opportunities for employment within a wider accountancy context. In developing this qualification, AAT has carried out extensive consultation with and received input from a wide variety of stakeholders, including industry experts, employers and training providers. AAT qualifications benefit from being globaly recognised and they're valued by leading employers, from small high street firms to large accountancy business. The Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting covers high-level accounting and finance topics and tasks.Students will look at and become comfortable with a wide range of financial manahement skills and applications and will gain competencies in drafting financial statements for limited companies, management accounting reports.