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Level 4 AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting

Course Overview

Further expand or develop a new understanding of accounting with an AAT accounting qualification. This AAT qualification is ideal for both individuals looking to gain or develop their knowledge, or employers looking for financial accounting training for their staff.

This qualification covers complex accounting and finance topics and tasks leading you to become confident with a wide range of financial management skills and applications. You will gain competencies in drafting financial statements for limited companies, recommending accounting systems strategies and constructing and presenting complex management accounting reports.

The AAT syllabus changed in September 2022. Please take a moment to read about the updates here

Key Information

Course Length
78 weeks

Course Level
Level 4

Awarding Body
AAT

For Individuals

Benefits

  • Fully online course
  • Study from anywhere, at any time
  • Gain an accredited level 4 qualification
  • Internationally recognised
  • Access to an award-winning e-learning platform
  • Support from qualified tutors
  • Receive a SAGE 50 certificate upon completion
  • Official AAT provider delivering approved AAT courses
  • Progression opportunities to become a chartered and certified accountant
  • No hidden costs

Please note: Exams and AAT membership are not included; these will need to be arranged by yourself.

The AAT syllabus changed in September 2022. Please take a moment to read about the updates here

Full Cost Price
£500.00

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The course is split into 3 mandatory units and 2 optional units.

Mandatory Units

Unit 1: Applied Management Accounting

This unit focuses on the three fundamental areas of management accounting: planning, control and decision-making. All organisations rely on the provision of accurate, business-focused information to make sound business judgements.

Unit 2: Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements

This unit provides the skills and knowledge for drafting the financial statements of single limited companies and consolidated financial statements for groups of companies. You will also acquire the tools and techniques required to analyse and interpret financial statements using ratio analysis. On completion of this unit, there will be a computer-based test at a local centre of your choice. Topics from this unit may also appear within the synoptic assessment.

Unit 3: Internal Accounting Systems and Controls

The key aim of this unit is to provide you with the tools to evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements. You will learn to identify appropriate controls, assess their impact in terms of cost-effectiveness, reliability, and timeliness, and ensure that all functions adapt their working practices to meet new requirements ethically and sustainably. On completion of this unit, there will be a computer-based test at a local centre of your choice. Topics from this unit may also appear within the synoptic assessment.


Optional Units (You will be required to complete two of these units)

Business Tax (Optional unit)

This unit introduces UK taxation relevant to businesses. You will understand how to compute business taxes for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. You will also be able to identify tax planning opportunities while understanding the importance of maintaining ethical standards.

Personal tax (Optional unit)

This unit provides the fundamental knowledge of the three most common taxes that affect taxpayers in the UK: income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax. With this knowledge, you will be equipped to prepare not only the computational aspects where appropriate of these taxes, but also appreciate how taxpayers can legally minimise their overall taxation liability. On completion of this unit, there will be a computer-based test at a local centre of your choice.

Audit and Assurance (Optional unit)

This unit aims to develop a wider understanding of the principles and concepts, including the legal and professional rules of audit and assurance services. The unit will provide you with an awareness of the audit process from planning and risk assessment to the final completion and production of the audit report. On completion of this unit, there will be a computer-based test at a local centre of your choice.

Cash and Financial Management (Optional unit)

This unit focuses on the importance of managing cash within organisations and covers the knowledge and skills required to make informed decisions on financing and investment in accordance with organisational policies and external regulations.

Credit and Debt Management (Optional unit)

This unit provides an understanding and application of the principles of effective credit control systems, including appropriate debt management systems. This unit considers the techniques that can be used to assess credit risks in line with policies, relevant legislation, and ethical principles. You will also consider what techniques are used to enable the collection of any overdue debts. On completion of this unit, there will be a computer-based test at a local centre of your choice.