This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) 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. This flexible course is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education, and
combines online learning with face-to-face lessons in the classroom. You can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of this course.
Please ask a member of college staff for details. Please note: classroom attendance is weekly. The on campus is delivered
Tuesday evening.
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AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 4 (HTQ)
Level 4 - Higher
AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 4 (HTQ)
In this qualification you will cover higher accounting tasks including
drafting financial statements, managing budgets and evaluating financial
performance, as well as a range of optional specialist units.
On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded an AAT Level 4
Diploma in Professional Accounting. This internationally recognised AAT
(Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification enables those working in
accounting or those who looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain
knowledge, practical experience and the all-important certification often sought
by employers.
Study Method – Online and On Campus
We have partnered with Mindful
Education to deliver this course through our flexible Online and On Campus
model.
Online, you will study award-winning video lessons, which
are available on demand, and can be viewed from your phone, tablet or computer –
meaning you can choose how, when and where you want to study. Lessons last for
around 45 minutes and are accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring
concepts to life. Practice questions, downloadable lesson materials and
interactive case studies help to enhance the learning experience further and
learners should expect to spend around 6-7 hours studying independently online
each week.
On campus, you benefit from regular classes with a college
tutor – without having to commit to attending multiple evenings each week. Your
tutor will review what you have learnt during your online lessons and will be on
hand to provide guidance on progress and assessment. Regular discussion with
classmates will help to reinforce key points while also providing the additional
support and motivation that comes from being part of a group.
*The fee includes your tuiton, first sitting of all examinations and course
books.
You must possess the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
All other units will be assessed by computer-based examination. The key aspects of the main core units of Financial Statements, Budgeting, Decision and Control and Accounting Systems and Control will also be examined in a synoptic assessment once you have attempted all unitised core assessments.
The on campus is delivered Tuesday evening.
Passing all the examinations and gaining full AAT membership will significantly enhance your employment and career prospects. You may also progress to ACCA (exempt F1, F2 and F3), ACA (with exemptions) or CIMA Managerial Level, or onto an accountancy and finance degree. These professional accountancy bodies recognise the AAT qualification as being equivalent to a UK degree in accounts, and grant similar exemptions from parts of their qualification.
Many HE institutions will also provide direct entry to the second year of their BA(Hons) Accounting Degrees once you have completed your Level 4.
The Level 4 course covers a range of key areas, including::
- Applied Management
- Accounting Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
- Internal Accounting Systems and Controls
These core units of study are assessed at unit level. In addition a synoptic assessment will ask students to apply knowledge and skills gained across the qualification in an integrated way, within a workplace context.
Optional units – select two of the following (subject to availability):
- Business Tax Personal
- Tax Audit and Assurance
- Cash and Financial Management
- Credit and Debt Management
You will also develop business communications and lifelong learning skills, applying what you learn on the course to the wider industry context./P>