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AAT Level 4 Accounting Course Online – Starting Off

Cost£3,149.00
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 4 Accounting Course. Study online at your own pace over 24 months. This level 4 aat accounting qualification builds on the technical skills developed at Level 3, taking your knowledge further into professional accounting and finance. You study through distance learning, with full tutor support, marked mock papers, and feedback to help you prepare for exams. Costs cover AAT registration, textbooks, one attempt at each exam, and tutor support. Ideally, you will have completed AAT Level 2 and Level 3 before starting, though there are no formal entry requirements.

Who this course is for

The Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting offers technical training in accounting and is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue or progress their career in accountancy or finance. The purpose of the Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting is to enhance the skills developed from the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, enabling students to maximise opportunities in their current or new employment.

By studying for this qualification, students will acquire professional accountancy and finance skills that will be useful throughout their careers, including:

  • drafting financial statements for limited companies
  • having the knowledge and skills to use complex management accounting techniques
  • the ability to analyse accounting systems and their associated controls
  • having knowledge and skills in specialist accountancy and finance subjects.

The Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting qualification will suit those who:

  • have completed the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and who would like to continue to build

their accounting skills

  • are already working in finance and would like a formal recognition of their skills
  • would like to go on to become an AAT full member and/or study for chartered accountant

status

  • would like to start their own business through the AAT licensed members scheme

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

However, for the best chance of success, we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths. Ideally, students should also have completed AAT Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply advanced management accounting techniques to real financial decisions.
  • You'll prepare financial statements for limited companies.
  • You'll use budgeting and forecasting to support business planning.
  • You'll carry out internal accounting controls and auditing procedures.
  • You'll work with tax processes, including business tax and personal tax.
  • You'll develop skills in cash and treasury management.
  • You'll produce financial performance reports for organisations.

How you will learn

You study online through structured distance learning. Tutor support is available throughout, and your mock papers are marked with written feedback to help you prepare. Assessment is by AAT computer-based exams, which you sit at an approved exam centre. You can join a rolling programme and start at a point that suits you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Starting Off will confirm anything else you need before you start. Costs include AAT registration, textbooks, and one exam attempt per unit.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Management accountant. Oversee budgets and financial reporting for organisations.
  • Financial analyst. Analyse data to guide business and investment decisions.
  • Tax accountant. Prepare and advise on business and personal tax.
  • Finance manager. Lead financial planning and control within a company.
  • Internal auditor. Review financial controls and compliance processes.
  • Accounts manager. Manage a team and oversee day-to-day accounting operations.
  • Bookkeeper or practice accountant. Run your own accounting or bookkeeping practice.

What you could study next

ACCA Qualification. The AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting gives you exemptions from some ACCA exams, making it a recognised route into chartered accountancy.

  • CIMA Professional Qualification. AAT Level 4 also offers exemptions into CIMA, the chartered management accounting body.
  • CIPFA Professional Accountancy Qualification. A route into public finance and government accounting roles.
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