Level 4 AAT Diploma in Professional Accounting for Adults

Course Code: P038266

Key Information

  • Course type

    Vocational

  • Campus:

    Highbury Campus

  • Start Date:

    10/09/2024 (Evening)

  • Duration:

    8 months

  • Attendance:

    Part-time

  • Fees:

    £2,573.00

Level 4 AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting (Daytime)

This AAT professional level course is a higher-level accounting qualification. If you successfully complete this qualification and fulfil the AAT's work experience requirements, you can apply for AAT full membership and achieve professional AAT Accountant status.

It includes the required study books and membership to the AAT.

Mandatory units include:

  • applied management accounting
  • drafting and interpreting financial statements
  • internal accounting systems and controls.

Optional units - select two of the following (subject to availability):

  • audit and assurance
  • business tax
  • cash and financial management
  • credit and debt management
  • personal tax.

You will also develop business communications and lifelong learning skills, applying what you learn on the course to the wider industry.

Each unit is assessed separately throughout the year.

You will be required to attend two evenings each week.

To join this course, you will need good grades in maths and English Language. You will be required to have an interview and be able to show a strong interest in accountancy.

You must have a sound knowledge of accounting principles to undertake the Level 4 AAT programme. Achievement of a Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting is essential.

Due to the professional nature of this qualification, there are strict terms and conditions of membership to the AAT, particular regarding criminal convictions. Without membership, you will not be able to take your assessments.

You will be expected to attend two classes per week for the duration of the course during term-time. This will include regular meetings with your tutor to discuss progress and ensure timely completion of all elements of the course.

You will be expected to take responsibility for studying for the assessments and completing and submitting any assessed work on a timely basis.

On campus lessons are 6.00pm–9.00pm, evenings tbc.

You will be taught by qualified, experienced tutors, using a range of resources, including textbooks, presentations, demonstrations and practical tasks.

You will also be expected to complete independent study for about six hours per week.

School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies. If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived: Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support. You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course). * If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement. It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.

The skills developed by studying this qualification will enable you to seek employment with confidence, and/or to progress to study chartered accountancy.

The Professional Diploma in Accounting can lead to the achievement of professional AAT (MAAT) status. Employment opportunities include: accounts payable and expenses supervisor, assistant financial accountant, commercial analyst, cost accountant, indirect tax manager and senior finance officer.

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