Skip to content

Professional Accounting

Course Code: AAT4
  • Level: 4
  • Qualification: Diploma
  • Awarding body: Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
  • Duration: 15 months
  • Course type: Part-time
  • Time of day: Daytime
  • When you'll study: Wednesdays, 9.00am - 3.30pm
Apply now Career Coach

What's it all about?

The Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting is a solid next step for anyone looking to
broaden their career options in the accountancy sector. Developed by AAT with input from
industry professionals, employers, and training providers, this qualification reflects the real skills
businesses are looking for.

AAT qualifications are recognised around the world and valued by employers of all sizes – from
local firms to large accountancy organisations. This course is delivered face-to-face, giving you
direct support and interaction as you study.

Not sure if it’s the right fit? Head to the AAT website to explore your options.

Course information

Applied Management Accounting

<br

  • Understand and implement the organisational planning process.
  • Use internal processes to enhance operational control.
  • Use techniques to aid short-term and long-term decision-making.
  • Analyse and report on business performance.

Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements

  • Understand the reporting frameworks that underpin financial reporting.
  • Draft statutory financial statements for limited companies.
  • Draft consolidated financial statements.
  • Interpret financial statements using ratio analysis.

Internal Accounting Systems and Controls

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of the accounting function within an organisation.
  • Evaluate internal control systems.
  • Evaluate an organisation’s accounting system and underpinning procedures.
  • Understand the impact of technology on accounting systems.
  • Recommend improvements to an organisation’s accounting system.

</br

Business Tax

  • Prepare tax computations for sole traders and partnerships.
  • Prepare tax computations for limited companies.
  • Prepare tax computations for the sale of capital assets by limited companies.
  • Understand administrative requirements of the UK’s tax regime.
  • Understand the tax implications of business disposals.
  • Understand tax reliefs, tax planning opportunities, and agent’s responsibilities in reporting
    taxation to HM Revenue & Customs.

Personal Tax

  • Understand principles and rules that underpin taxation systems.
  • Calculate UK taxpayers’ total income.
  • Calculate income tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs) payable by UK
    taxpayers.
  • Calculate capital gains tax payable by UK taxpayers.
  • Understand the principles of inheritance tax.

In order to be successful on this course, you will need to have the following:

  • a level 2 qualification in English and maths
  • a Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (Merit) or a BA (Hons) Degree in Accounting and
    Finance (or similar).

The registration fee for this course is £251; this is paid directly to AAT.

You will be assessed through a range of assessments and exams.

Upon successful completion, you may progress to:

  • employment within the sector
  • a relevant university degree.

Please note fees are quoted for one year only.

Download course PDF

Future careers

What you could earn:

Chartered and Certified Accountants

£76,621.11

Potential salary

£20,082.71

Entry level salary

£42,280.03

Average salary

14

Annual openings in Plymouth

View career details

Related courses

Strategic Management and Leadership Practice

  • Level: 7
  • Qualification: Diploma
  • Awarding body: Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
  • Duration: One year
  • Course type: Part-time

Business Administrator

  • Level: 3
  • Qualification: Apprenticeship
  • Duration: 18 months
  • Course type: Full-time

Customer Service Practitioner

  • Level: 2
  • Qualification: Apprenticeship
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Course type: Full-time
View all courses

Book an open day and come visit us!

Come and visit us on one of our college open days, where you can find out more about our courses, check out our facilities and speak to current students and staff.

Book an open day