AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting

AAT Diploma in Professional Accounting Q2022 Syllabus

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Diploma in Professional Accounting (Level 4) is the final and most advanced AAT accounting qualification. It's ideal for financial team leaders and senior accountants, or for those wanting to gain professional MAAT status. It is also the next step for those who have already completed the AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting (Level 3).

This AAT Level 4 Qualification has been developed with experienced Accountants in mind, giving you the real-world knowledge as well as the skillset to carry out comprehensive accounting tasks in the workplace as part of leading a professional finance team.

On completion of the AAT level 4 Qualification, you will be a fully qualified Accounting Technician. On top of this you will also automatically become an affiliate member of AAT, and can also apply for internationally-recognised professional MAAT status.

About the AAT

The AAT are the UK’s leading awarding body for accounting and finance based qualifications, awarding 90% of all qualifications in these areas. The status of the AAT makes their qualifications recognised globally meaning you could become an internationally respected Accountant who is attractive to employers.

66.7% pass rate, the worldwide average AAT pass rate is 63.7%

Course Units

The course consists of 6 units; 4 mandatory units and 2 optional units.

Mandatory Units:

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

And choose two units from the following:

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

What's included in your course:

• Study books so you can learn at your own pace and can be accessed online so you can study on the go
• Exam kit books which include practice questions to test your knowledge
• Online mock exams
• Tutor Support available for 18 Months
• Digital Extras, an eLearning resource, containing many videos and animations to help you understand key topics better

Additional Information

To take the exams and receive the qualification, the following will also be incurred:

• AAT Registration Fee
• AAT Assessment Fees

Assessment Information

Mandatory Assessments

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

Optional Assessments (your chosen syllabus units)

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

When you are ready to take your assessments, you need to book your exam at an AAT approved assessment venue. We can help find the closest ones to you. Exam fees vary from centre to centre, we therefore recommend that you shop around.

This course is ideal if you have already completed or enrolled on the AAT Diploma in Accounting (Level 3) and looking to validate your Accounting and Finance knowledge to further your accountancy career.

You should have completed or enrolled on AAT Diploma in Accounting (Level 3) to enrol and should have reasonable numeracy and communication skills.

We do require you to be at least 16 years old in order to enrol onto the course.

The benefit of having an AAT certificate on your CV is that it can give you a competitive advantage in the job market as it shows you have relevant workplace knowledge & skills.

This AAT Level 4 qualification can lead to employment as:

• Commercial Analyst - £32k
• Payroll Manager - £39k
• Tax Accountant - £41k
• Tax Manager - £59k
• Senior Finance Manager - £67k

(Source: Payscale)