AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting
Association of Accounting Technicians
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Take the final step in becoming an AAT accredited accountant with one of the leading UK bookkeeping courses
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting is the last module to be studied by those looking to become an AAT accredited accountant. This course has been specially designed to help learners hone the accounting knowledge and expertise that they have gained throughout their AAT studies, building the confidence needed to use these skills within an entry-level accounting role.
Who is the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting for?
The AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting is the ideal qualification for those looking to pursue an entry-level accounting role and climb the tax and accountancy career ladder. As the highest level of qualification on the AAT accountancy pathway, the Level 4 AAT course is a respected certification within the industry and will create opportunities in a range of accounting and bookkeeping roles at both practice and industry level.
What qualifications do you need to start the AAT Level 4 online course?
You do not need any formal qualifications or prior work experience in order to study the AAT Level 4 qualification, you just need to have completed the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and Level 3 Diploma in Accounting before beginning the Level 4 AAT course.
What does the AAT Level 4 online course cover?
The AAT Level 4 syllabus has been designed to leave learners with all the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in an entry-level accountancy role. AAT Level 4 includes three mandatory modules and an selection of two out of a possible five optional modules.
There are three mandatory AAT Level 3 modules you’ll study to gain your diploma:
- Applied Management Accounting
- Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
- Internal Accounting Systems and Controls
You need to study at least two of the optional modules to complete the AAT Level 4 qualification.
Through studying each of these units, you’ll discover and master the fundamentals of AAT Level 4 Financial Performance, AAT Level 4 Financial Statements, AAT Level 4 Cash Management and more. Completing the AAT Level 4 optional units will allow you a deeper understanding of topics within the AAT Level 4 syllabus.
- AAT Level 4 Business Tax
- AAT Level 4 Personal Tax
- Audit and Assurance
- AAT Level 4 Cash Management
- Credit and Debit Management
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Instead of having an AAT Level 2 basic costing system, the AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting is covered by our AAT subscription.
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Once the trial period is over, a recurring monthly payment of £50 will be taken from your confirmed payment details every 30 days until you cancel your subscription.
Frequently asked questions
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As the highest level of accountancy qualification available through AAT, the professional diploma earned after completing the AAT Level 4 online course is considered equivalent to completing a first year university degree.
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There is no AAT Level 4 UCAS points equivalent as the Level 4 AAT qualification is considered equivalent to higher education.
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The AAT Level 4 cost is included in the StaySharp AAT subscription, which costs £50 per month, £130 per quarter or can be accessed for 12 months with a one-off payment of £450.
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Studying for your AAT Level 4 course online allows you to study for a career in accountancy with full flexibility. With all course materials made available online, you can study from anywhere and work at your own pace, all without the need to attend in-person classes or lectures.
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While the AAT accountancy pathway is well-suited to anyone looking to pursue a tax and accountancy career regardless of previous experience, you’ll need to have completed the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and Level 3 Diploma in Accounting before moving on to your AAT Level 4 studies. This is because the AAT Level 4 units, such as AAT Level 4 Personal Tax, AAT Level 4 Business Tax, AAT Level 4 Financial Performance and AAT Level 4 Financial Statements, build upon the knowledge and practice of the prior levels of study.
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As this is the final unit in the AAT bookkeeping pathway, receiving your AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting will allow you to begin your accounting career in an entry level position. AAT accreditation is highly respected in the industry, so this certification is sure to open doors for graduates – you may just be spoilt for choice when deciding what to do after AAT Level 4.
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AAT’s accountancy courses are designed to give learners with no prior experience the knowledge needed to work in entry-level roles but do not offer accountancy courses for managers. Anyone looking for management bookkeeping courses should consider studying a course with CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants).
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You’ve no shortage of options for what to do after AAT Level 4. Positions well-suited to those who have completed the AAT Level 4 qualification include trainee accountant, accounting assistant, accounts payable clerk, junior bookkeeper and more
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It takes around 6-18 months to complete each module of the AAT bookkeeping qualification, though this varies depending on the level of time you are able to dedicate to your studies.
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