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Level 4+
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting
COURSE OVERVIEW
This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) professional level course is a higher-level accounting qualification. If you successfully complete this qualification and fulfil the AAT’;s work experience requirements, you can apply for AAT full membership and achieve professional AAT Accountant status.
This flexible course is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education and combines online learning with face-to-face lessons in the classroom.To progress successfully through the course, it is essential to use the online resources timely, prior to the session with the teacher on campus.
You can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of this course. Please ask a member of college staff for details.
“The Online and On Campus study method is a life saver! The online learning platform supplemented my in class knowledge with the very helpful video tutorials which I could replay as many times as I needed to, meaning I could learn at my own speed.” – Online and On Campus Learner, Northbrook College.
The course fee does not include registration and membership fees or books required for the optional modules -; approx. cost of £200. The cost of the first scheduled unit’s exam as per the course calendar is included in the course fee. Any change in the original exam booking, any retake or exam taken after the course ends will incur a fee.
This course runs on a Thursday morning from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Start: 22/02/2024
End: 12/05/2025
FURTHER INFORMATION
You must have a sound knowledge of accounting principles to undertake the AAT Level 4 programme.
Achievement of an AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting is essential.
Progression
The accountancy skills developed by studying this qualification will enable you to seek employment with confidence, and/or to progress to study chartered accountancy.
Career opportunities
The Diploma in Professional Accounting can lead to the achievement of professional AAT (MAAT) status.
Employment opportunities include:
- Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor
- Assistant Financial Accountant
- Commercial Analyst
- Cost Accountant
- Indirect Tax Manager
- Payments and Billing Manager
- Payroll Manager
- Senior Finance Officer
- Senior Insolvency Administrator
- Tax Supervisor
- VAT Accountant
You will be assessed throughout your course via practical activity observations, academic coursework and industry placements. Assessments are based around ‘real-life’ projects and industry or workplace scenarios including work experience. Your final grade will be awarded as pass, merit or distinction.
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Financial support
The applicable fees for this course, including any available discounts, will be listed in the information above.
How to apply
Once you have created an account, you can easily apply to your chosen course and track the status of your application at any time.
HOW THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORKS
Step 1
Set Up Your Account
You’ll be prompted to create an account which will allow you to log in to our Application Tracker website whenever you wish. This will provide you with important information and you can also track the progress of your application.
Step 2
Apply
Complete each step of the application form and then submit your completed form. We’ll let you know when we’ve safely received it with an acknowledgement email.
Step 3
Application Review Meeting
Before offering you a place at college, we’ll meet with you (either in person, by telephone or online). We’ll send you a link to our booking page where you can select a time that’s convenient for you.
Step 4
Accept Your Place
Offers will be sent to you via the email address you have provided. The offer will be conditional, based on predicted GCSE grades. You’ll need to accept your offer within 14 days to secure your place.
Step 5
What next?
Once you receive your GCSE results, you’ll need to get in touch with the college to inform us of them and start your enrolment process.
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