AAT Professional Accounting (Level 4 Professional Diploma)

Course Code: WD4AN/R1-25SC D

Course Type
Adult Learning
Subject Area
Business Management & Administration
Location
Strode College
Start date
22/04/2026
Duration

This course will run for 49 weeks.

Fees
16-18: £2,573.00
19+: £2,573.00

Course Overview

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. 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. Topics may include: ? 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 you 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.

Assessment Methods

This course is assessed through computer-based exams and a synoptic assessment, which draws on and assesses knowledge and understanding from across the qualification.

Progression Options

The accountancy skills developed by studying this qualification will enable you to seek employment with confidence, and/or to progress to study chartered accountancy.

Entry Requirements

An interview is required for this course. You must have a sound knowledge of accounting principles to undertake the AAT Level 4 programme. Achievement of an AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting is essential.

Frequently Asked Questions

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