Course description
AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting Level 4
Are you ready to progress your accounting career? The Level 4 AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting qualification allows professionals gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to become to Chartered Accountant. You will cover key topics such as management accounting and financial systems. You will also gain further insight into accounting systems. With the support of our experienced accounting tutors you will gain a recognised qualification, accredited by AAT. As you gain key skills, you will become confident enough to prepare budgets, measure performance and complete corporation tax returns for your organizations. To find out more and get started, click here.
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Entry requirements
AAT Advanced Diploma Level 3, or equivalent
- Candidates must hold an AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma or equivalent and/or working within an accounts department
- you are unsure which level is right for you, AAT offer a Skillcheck test, to help determine the right course for you
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Programme Outcomes
For employers
The AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting is the most advanced level on the AAT qualification route. The topics covered on this apprenticeship will give your accounting professionals the ability to carry out professional accounting tasks including drafting financial statements, managing budgets, and evaluating financial performance.
For learners
On completion of this apprenticeship, you will have a formal industry recognised qualification and be confident in a range of tasks. These include being able to complete a limited company’s statutory financial statements, prepare budgets and income expenditure forecasts and measure performance and manage costs. You will also be able confident to complete a corporation tax return and a a self-assessment tax return.
Training Course Content
Core topics:
- Management Accounting: Budgeting
- Management Accounting: Decision and Control
- Financial Statements of Limited Companies
- Accounting Systems and Controls
Course delivery details
- Interpret financial statements using ratio analysis
- Complete a corporation tax return
- Author a professional report
- Measure performance and manage costs
Expenses
£849 (excl. exam costs and AAT membership)
Continuing Studies
Accountants working at a professional level
- Access to some of the UK's leading accountancy specialists
- Develop professional excellence and personal confidence and capability
- Dedicated tutor throughout
- Flexible online start
- On-demand digital content
- Purpose built learning platform