AAT Level 4 Accounting Courses

Are you ready to advance your accounting skills by studying level 4?

In this AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting qualification you will gain the knowledge and skill to use complex management accounting techniques, draft financial statements for limited companies and analyse accounting systems and their associated controls. By selecting the appropriate optional units, you will also gain knowledge and skills in specialist accountancy and finance subjects.

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What is the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting Course?

This AAT level 4 course is the next step for students who have already completed the Advanced Diploma in Accounting or have an equivalent qualification.

On your way to full membership (MAAT) after an AAT Level 4 course

At this level you'll encounter higher accounting tasks. Upon successful completion and if you have fulfilled the work experience requirements, you can apply for AAT full membership (MAAT).

What does the AAT level 4 syllabus cover?

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

Optional units - (two of the following):

  • Business Tax
  • Personal Tax
  • Audit and Assurance
  • Cash and Financial Management
  • Credit and Debt Management

How long does the course take?

The AAT advise it typically takes around 18 months to gain your qualification but it depends on your study method. When you study by distance learning with Training Link you'll enjoy the flexibility to fit your education around your life, instead of the other way around.

Ofqual suggest the Total Qualification Time is around 560 hours. But thanks to our time-saving utilities your active study time should be around 420-440 hours.

What support do I get?

You'll get top quality support from our qualified expert tutors. And with our outstanding AAT pass rates, you can rest assured that the standard of online tutor support is second to none.

You'll also enjoy access to Student Street where you can talk with other Training Link students and tutors.

We have over 27 years of distance learning expertise and 20 awards including:

You have the best chance of success when you enrol online on an AAT level 4 course with Training Link.

What does it qualify me to do?

When you successfully gain an AAT level 4 qualification you could look for employment as an:

    • Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor
    • Assistant Financial Accountant
    • Commercial Analyst
    • Cost Accountant
    • Fixed Asset Accountant
    • Indirect Tax Manager
    • Payments and Billing Manager
    • Payroll Manager
    • Senior Bookkeeper
    • Senior Finance Officer
    • Senior Fund Accountant
    • Senior Insolvency Administrator
    • Tax Supervisor
    • VAT Accountant

Further information is available on the AAT website

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