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AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Sheffield – Kaplan Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration3 days
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDay or block release
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Sheffield. Classes run at Kaplan Sheffield, part-time on a day or block release basis. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship for eligible learners. Fees may apply otherwise, though a payment plan is available. This level 4 aat accounting qualification covers the higher-level skills needed in a finance team: drafting financial statements, managing budgets, and evaluating financial performance. The course runs over 7 days of taught study. It builds on Level 3 AAT study and can also serve as an alternative to a university finance degree.

Who this course is for

Kaplan's Professional Diploma in Accounting covers higher accounting tasks required by a financial team leader such as drafting financial statement, managing budgets and evaluating financial performance.

It is ideally suited for someone who has completed the Level 3 Advanced Diploma, someone who is at a more advanced stage of their career in finance and who wants to back up their skills with a recognised qualification. It can also be used by those looking for an alternative to university.

Once completed you can go on to be an AAT full member or study for chartered status.

Entry requirements

Level 4 (Level 8 Scotland) Foundation degree Higher apprenticeship (Technical - Scotland) High education diploma HND and HNC NVQ 4/5

What you will learn

  • You'll draft financial statements for limited companies and other organisations.
  • You'll manage budgets and analyse variances against financial plans.
  • You'll evaluate financial performance using ratio analysis and other techniques.
  • You'll apply accounting standards and principles to complex financial tasks.
  • You'll prepare cash flow statements and interpret financial data for decision-making.
  • You'll develop skills in tax and treasury management at a senior level.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Kaplan Sheffield, attending on a day or block release schedule. Learning is tutor-led, covering the technical content of each unit through taught sessions and practice questions. Assessment is by a combination of computer-based exams and synoptic assessments set by AAT. You'll sit these at an approved test centre when you're ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan Sheffield will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Financial accountant: preparing statutory accounts and financial reports
  • Management accountant: budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
  • Finance team leader: overseeing day-to-day accounting operations
  • Accounts manager: managing a company's full accounts function
  • Tax assistant: supporting compliance and tax return preparation
  • Payroll manager: running payroll and managing related reporting
  • Credit controller: managing debt and cash flow for a business

What you could study next

  • ACCA Qualification: the natural next step if you want to become a fully chartered accountant. AAT Level 4 gives you exemptions from some ACCA exams.
  • CIMA Certificate in Management Accounting: moves into management and strategic finance, building on the budgeting and performance skills from this Diploma.
  • AAT Licensed Bookkeeper status: once qualified, you can apply to practise independently as a licensed bookkeeper or accountant.
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