AAT L4 Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements (2022 syllabus)

Study Manual

Course DurationDuration: 80-90 Hours

Unit LevelLevel: 4

Number of ExamsExams: 1

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You will gain the skills and knowledge to draft the financial statements of single limited companies. And you’ll learn how to draft the consolidated financial statements for groups of companies.

You will become proficient in your knowledge and understanding of international accounting standards.  You will apply this when you draft the financial statements. You will also understand the regulatory and conceptual frameworks that underpin the preparation of limited company 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

As this is a self-study option, there are no prerequisites. However, we would assume that you have either completed Level 2 & 3 previously, or have sufficient knowledge to embark upon this level of study.

Basic numerical skills and a good understanding of the English language is also an advantage.

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  • Printed workbook containing lessons, examples, activities and mock exam
  • Activities and Mock exams Answer Book
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  • Online Assessments
  • Additional Online Resources

AAT was established in 1980 and is the world’s leading professional body for accounting technicians with over 130,000 members.

AAT’s qualifications are internationally-recognised, OfQual regulated, and the syllabus has been developed after feedback from businesses so students develop real-world skills which improve their employability. They award 80% of all vocational qualifications in accounting.

Organisations such as Sainsbury’s, P&G, Morgan Stanley, the Ministry of Defence and many more continue to hire AAT qualified members for their knowledge, skills, and diligence.

Studying for an AAT qualification is a much more cost-effective option for school-leavers. It offers the promise of a career in a well-respected profession and doesn’t lead to the eye-watering levels of debt associated with a typical university education.

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If you choose to sit the exam at the end of this unit, you would be required to have registered as a student with the AAT first. You would then contact your nearest testing centre to book your exam.

To find your nearest venue go to https://www.aat.org.uk/assessment/assessment-venue/search

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