ACCA Level 4 Accounting and Business Course. Study online, at your own pace, over 12 months. This level 4 acca accounting and business course covers three core papers: Business and Technology, Management Accounting, and Financial Accounting. You'll build knowledge of financial reporting, cost accounting, business organisation, and internal financial control. No prior qualifications are needed, though solid maths and English skills are helpful. The course fee covers all resources, but exam entry fees are paid separately.
Who this course is for
If you are starting out in accounting and finance or already working in finance but have no formal qualifications, you can start your journey with ACCA at the foundation level.
Entry requirements
None, although solid maths and English skills are preferable.
What you will learn
You'll study business organisation, governance, and the role of accounting in a commercial environment.
You'll learn cost classification, management accounting techniques, and short-term decision-making.
You'll understand the context and purpose of financial reporting and the qualitative characteristics of financial information.
You'll practise double-entry bookkeeping, recording transactions, and preparing trial balances.
You'll prepare basic financial statements and explore the fundamentals of group accounting.
You'll apply business mathematics and electronic spreadsheets to accounting tasks.
How you will learn
Each of the three papers is assessed by a Computer Based Exam. You study through a distance learning platform, with full syllabus recordings broken down by topic. Live online interactive sessions (Masterclasses) are timetabled, and recordings with annotated notes are available on demand. You'll have access to dedicated tutor support and a pass guarantee throughout your studies.
What you will need to bring
All course resources are included in the fee. Exam entry fees are not included and will need to be paid separately. HTFT Partnership will confirm any further details you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing transactions and supporting finance teams
Bookkeeper: maintaining financial records for businesses
Finance administrator: handling invoices, payments, and reporting
Junior management accountant: supporting budgeting and cost analysis
Payroll administrator: managing employee pay and deductions
Accounts payable or receivable clerk: managing supplier or customer accounts
What you could study next
ACCA Applied Skills level: the next stage of the ACCA Qualification, covering papers such as Performance Management, Taxation, and Financial Reporting.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: a complementary route if you want a full AAT qualification alongside your ACCA studies.
ACCA Strategic Professional level: the advanced stage leading to full ACCA membership and chartered accountant status.
