Accounting
Accounting
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting
Covering higher accounting tasks, this qualification can lead to a range of more senior finance roles.
Under 19s are required to pay registration and exam fees only.
Fees are per academic year, subject to change
£1,195.00
Is this course right for me?
This Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) course will prepare learners for the nationally recognised examinations which are highly regarded by both industry and professional accountancy practices, leading to excellent employment opportunities for successful students.
On completion of this course learners will need to register with AAT to become a member (admission and annual memberships fees are payable).
This course will be delivered as part of a blended learning programme; a combination of face to face delivery at the main campus and online remote delivery with the lecturer and learners studying from home, or self directed study.
We understand the AAT are currently offering a bursary to support course costs. Click here for more information regarding eligibility and how to apply.
This course normally runs one day per week, for approximately 15 months, starting in September.
- You will be expected to have successfully completed the previous level in this subject area or similar
- Life skills, experience and maturity are important
- Each application is considered on individual merit
Mandatory units to be studied will include:
- Drafting financial statements
- Drafting budgets
- Measuring financial performance
- Evaluating accounting systems
- Professional ethics in accounting and finance (unless completed at Level 3)
Optional units to choose from:
- Cash management
- Credit management
- Calculating personal tax – recommended
- Calculating business tax – recommended
- Auditing financial statements
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Online examination
Careers in accountancy, private practice, industry, commerce or public sector.
Learners who successfully pass Level 4 and have a minimum of one year’s full-time or equivalent part-time approved work experience may apply for membership to the Association. Members are entitled to use the designatory letters MAAT after passing this level and can progress to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (study available) and other specialist chartered bodies.
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Textbooks - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most textbooks are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change. For information on refunds and course cancellations please see the fee policy.
- There are examination fees for this AAT qualification - click here for more information
- There are registration/subscription fees for this AAT qualification - click here for more information
- Under 19’s reduced fees may apply - please contact admissions@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
What are the entry requirements?
- You will be expected to have successfully completed the previous level in this subject area or similar
- Life skills, experience and maturity are important
- Each application is considered on individual merit
What will I learn?
Mandatory units to be studied will include:
- Drafting financial statements
- Drafting budgets
- Measuring financial performance
- Evaluating accounting systems
- Professional ethics in accounting and finance (unless completed at Level 3)
Optional units to choose from:
- Cash management
- Credit management
- Calculating personal tax – recommended
- Calculating business tax – recommended
- Auditing financial statements
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Online examination
What can I do next?
Careers in accountancy, private practice, industry, commerce or public sector.
Learners who successfully pass Level 4 and have a minimum of one year’s full-time or equivalent part-time approved work experience may apply for membership to the Association. Members are entitled to use the designatory letters MAAT after passing this level and can progress to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (study available) and other specialist chartered bodies.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Textbooks - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most textbooks are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Are there any additional costs?
- There are examination fees for this AAT qualification - click here for more information
- There are registration/subscription fees for this AAT qualification - click here for more information
- Under 19’s reduced fees may apply - please contact admissions@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Additional Information
Additional information
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