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  • Course Type
    Training for Employees
  • Course Code
    BU401
  • Campus
    Hamilton
  • Start Date
    10th Sep
  • Level
    Level 4
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Course Type
    Training for Employees
  • Course Code
    BU401
  • Campus
    Hamilton
  • Start Date
    7th Jan
  • Level
    Level 4
  • Duration
    1 year

The AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting is the third and final stage of the full AAT qualification.

It is a professional course which will give you the skills to excel at a wide range of accounting and finance jobs.

  • Course Details

    Students will build on the management accounting knowledge that they have acquired during studies at Levels 2 and 3, whilst acquiring new knowledge and skills in the areas of taxation and credit management. There are three mandatory units:

    • Applied Management Accounting
    • Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
    • Internal Accounting Systems and Controls

    There are also two optional units that we teach:

    • Personal Tax
    • Credit & Debt Management

    All five units are required in order to pass the qualification.

    This qualification is equivalent standard to a foundation degree.

  • Entry Guidelines

    You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course.

    Students are required to have completed the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting before commencing this course. You will also be required to attend an interview prior to enrolment.

    If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

  • Where can I progress to?

    Progression to the Chartered professional qualifications.

  • Timetable

    One day per week.

    OR Two evenings per week.
  • Assessment Methods

    By computer based assessments that are externally marked.

If you're not eligible to study for free, the cost of this course is:

£2573.00

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