AAT Diploma in Professional Accounting - Level 4
- Pibwrlwyd Campus
The AAT Diploma for Professional Accounting Technicians offers technical training in accounting and is suitable for you if you:
- have completed the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting;
- require formal recognition of your skills;
- would like to become an AAT full member;
- would like to start your own business.
You will develop a wide range of skills, including:
- Drafting financial statements
- Gaining knowledge and skills in complex management accounting techniques
- Analysing internal control systems as part of the audit process
- Carrying out tax calculations for UK taxpayers and companies
AAT will require you to register with the professional body. Restrictions to membership may apply. Information is available at www.aat.org.uk.
Course fees apply, covering tuition and your initial exam sitting—prices are available on request.
Course details
- Part time
- English
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The course covers high-level accounting and finance topics and tasks. You will become comfortable with a wide range of financial and management skills and applications, gain competencies in drafting financial statements, reviewing and reporting audit findings, and constructing and presenting complex management accounting reports. You will also learn about specialist areas such as the UK tax regime, auditing, and practical business skills.
Study Method
You will attend weekly sessions on campus with knowledgeable and supportive staff. Regular discussions with classmates will help you reinforce key points while also providing the additional support and motivation that comes from being part of a group.
The AAT Diploma for Professional Accounting Technicians covers the following mandatory units:
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Audit and Internal Controls
- Principles of Taxation
- Advanced Business Awareness
You will be assessed individually through computer-based end-of-unit assessments, which are time-limited under controlled conditions.
Once you qualify and meet AAT’s criteria, you can apply for full AAT membership, allowing you to use the designatory letters MAAT after your name.
The qualification can lead to a variety of well-paid accountancy and finance jobs, such as:
- Accountant
- Assistant Auditor
- Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor
- Assistant Financial Accountant
- Assistant Management Accountant
- Commercial Analyst
- Finance Adviser
- Junior Analyst
- Professional Accounting Technician
Completing this course provides you with an opportunity to progress onto further professional accounting qualifications (exemptions may apply) or a degree.
You will be presented with a range of question types and formats, which may include multiple-choice questions, numeric gap-fill questions, or question tools that replicate workplace activities, such as making entries in a journal.
AAT does not set any prerequisites for studying the AAT Diploma for Professional Accounting Technicians. However, for the best chance of success, we recommend that you begin your studies with a good standard of English and Maths. Accountants work at the heart of a business and are expected to communicate information clearly and appropriately to a given audience. Ideally, you should also have completed AAT Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications. AAT recommends that you use AAT Skill Check to ensure you are ready to start a particular qualification.
Students with relevant school or college qualifications, a degree, or some accounting experience may, in certain circumstances, be entitled to claim exemptions.
Students need to provide their own stationery and textbooks (if required). Additional costs may be incurred if the department arranges educational visits.
AAT Registration - £258
AAT Exam/Assessment fees - £345