AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting
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Description
Study this qualification to learn higher accounting techniques and disciplines, and qualify for AAT bookkeeping membership (AATQB). This qualification covers complex accounting and finance topics and tasks leading to students becoming confident with a wide range of financial management skills and applications. Students will gain competencies in drafting financial statements for limited companies, recommending accounting systems strategies and constructing and presenting complex management accounting reports.
Modules
Mandatory units:
- Applied Management Accounting
- Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
- Internal Accounting Systems and Controls
Optional units (you need to complete two of these):
- Business Tax
- Personal Tax
- Audit and Assurance
- Cash and Financial Management
- Credit and Debt Management
Who is it for?
The Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting will suit you if:
- you’ve completed the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and would like to further develop your skills
- you’re already working in finance and you’d like formal recognition of your skills
- you would like to go onto be an AAT full member (MAAT) and/or study for chartered status.
Career
Each of the AAT accounting qualifications is a qualification in its own right. That means as you progress through each qualification, the skills you’ve learnt can be applied to a wider range of roles – from Accounts Administrator through to senior level positions such as Commercial Analyst and Management Accountants.
- Learn practical, real world skills
- Choose a learning style that suits you
- Demonstrate your professional excellence
Why Accounting/Finance?
Regardless of size or industry, every business needs people with finance and accounting expertise.With AAT, you’ll gain highly-transferable, practical finance and accounting skills that are sought after by employers. Wherever you want to take your career, with our help you’ll gain the confidence and expertise to get there. Just like the AAT students in our AAT Stories
Why AAT?
AAT qualifications are practical, internationally recognised and can open doors in any industry across the world. AAT is open to everyone – you don’t need previous qualifications or experience, and you can work at a pace that fits in with your lifestyle.
Endless Progression
AT also offers an excellent route into chartered accountancy. If you choose to further your studies with one of the leading chartered professional bodies, such as ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA, your AAT qualification will give you generous exemptions.
Key Information
The course start date is 9th September 2024.
Fortnightly classes will be held on weekends & evenings.
Course duration is 10 months.
Course Information
Key Features
You will enhance the skills you developed from Level 3 as you learn to produce limited companies financial statements, deal with complex management accounting techniques, and deal with internal controls required for a business. You will also have the choice of learning about business and personal tax, auditing, cash and financial management, or debt management.
Course Duration
12–18 months
(Depends on study method and course timetable)
Who’s it suitable for?
The Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting will suit you if:
- you’ve completed the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and would like to further develop your skills
- you’re already working in finance and you’d like formal recognition of your skills
- you would like to go onto be an AAT full member (MAAT) and/or study for chartered status.
Entry Requirements
You'll need to have completed AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.
For the best chance of success we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths.
What is included in the price?
The course fee encompasses all aspects of your learning experience with Integer Training including tuition, revision sessions, evaluation of practice mock exams, and all study materials required for the duration of the course.
Assessment
There is five computer-based assessment in total which you may sit at our AAT accredited exam centre.
You can take your exams at any time as they are on demand. It is important you aim to book your exam as soon as you intend to finish your course. We recommend you book early to avoid disappointment as this could disrupt your study plans. Please note, you’ll still need to book your exams separately. All assessments on this level are computer-based exams (CBE).
You’ll be awarded a grade (pass, merit, or distinction) based on how you perform across the qualification. Unit and synoptic assessments are not awarded grades individually, but the marks achieved in all assessments contribute to your overall grade for the qualification.
Fees & Funding
Please contact Integer on 01288 356263 for details of fees and funding opportunities.
Outcomes & Progression
The jobs it can lead to:
- Accounts payable and expenses supervisor
- Assistant financial accountant
- Commercial analyst
- Cost accountant
- Fixed asset accountant
- Indirect tax manager
- Payroll manager
- Payments and billing manager
- Senior bookkeeper
- Senior finance officer
- Senior fund accountant
- Senior insolvency administrator
- Tax supervisor
- VAT accountant
After completing this qualification, and with a demonstration of workplace skills you’ll be able to apply for AAT full membership (MAAT)
Testimonials
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Andy
“I had no intention of doing accounting as a career, but I was pretty good with numbers. I studied AAT and found it fun. Now I run my own accounting business. I’m probably taking on a new client every week, and it all started with AAT.”
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Rebecca
“By doing an apprenticeship I was able to implement the skills I learned through studying into my day to day role within the workplace. Having gained MAAT status, I’m now working at an accountancy practice. I’ve never looked back.”
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Sonia
“Studying AAT has really helped me to secure a good job, it opened the door into the finance sector for me. I believe there’s a bright future and intend to become a professional member to help me progress further.”