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ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Accounting
Course 4 U

Awarded by ATHE | Regulated by Ofqual | Graded Qualification | Comprehensive Study Material Provided

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Price
£1,500 inc VAT
Or £125.00/mo. for 12 months...
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
24 weeks · Self-paced
Qualification
Level 4 Diploma - Extended Diploma in Accounting
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  • ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Accounting - Free
  • ATHE SAMPLE Diploma - Free
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  • Assignment (included in price)
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  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Build a strong foundation for a successful career in accounting with the ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Accounting—a comprehensive, Ofqual-regulated qualification designed to prepare you for professional roles and further study.

Equivalent to the first year of a university degree, this diploma develops in-depth knowledge across financial accounting, taxation, business law, and management accounting, giving you the technical and analytical skills needed to thrive in today’s finance sector.

Delivered entirely online with no exams, you’ll study through practical, assignment-based learning, allowing you to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios while progressing at a flexible pace.

Key benefits:

  • Equivalent to Year 1 of a university degree
  • 100% online with flexible, assignment-based assessment
  • Achieve graded outcomes: Pass, Merit, or Distinction
  • Strong pathway to further study or professional progression
  • Opportunity to progress towards IFA Direct membership
  • Gain skills valued across the accounting and finance industry

Course modules include:

  • Financial Accounting 1 & 2
  • Budgetary Control
  • Cost and Management Accounting
  • Personal Taxation
  • Business Environment
  • Economics for Business
  • Law for Accounting

In as little as 24 weeks, you can gain the confidence, knowledge, and recognised qualification to move forward in your accounting career or progress into higher-level study.

Qualification

Level 4 Diploma - Extended Diploma in Accounting

Regulated by Ofqual
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Assessment details

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Included in course price

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Description

Courses 4U is an Ofqual-regulated independent private higher education institution, founded in 2012 and based in Salford, England. We have delivered over 3,000 live online teaching sessions, supported more than 3,500 enrolled students, and maintained a completion rate that puts us among the leading providers of online higher education in our sector.

We are an accredited centre for ATHE and OTHM — two of the UK's most respected Ofqual-regulated awarding bodies — and are registered on the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN: 10048113). Every qualification we deliver is formally regulated and internationally recognised.

What you get when you study with Courses 4U:
• Full course materials via our learner management system — textbooks, presentations, recorded sessions and handouts per module
• A dedicated, experienced tutor with PGCE qualification and industry expertise
• Live Zoom teaching sessions delivered on weekends, recorded and available to replay
• 24/7 access on any device, from anywhere in the world
• Dedicated support via WhatsApp, email and telephone (Mon–Sat, 9am–5pm)
• No exams — 100% assignment-based assessment with feedback within 2–3 working days
• Flexible payment — deposit plus monthly instalments of £250

Named degree progression partnerships with Arden University and University of Bolton — your diploma qualifies you for direct entry to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at these universities.

Enrol today at courses4u.in

Learners must complete 8 mandatory units when completing the ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Accounting to gain the level 4 qualification.

The list of units are below:

Mandatory units
• Unit 1: Financial Accounting
• Unit 2: Financial Accounting
• Unit 3: Budgetary Control
• Unit 4: Cost and Management Accounting
• Unit 5: Personal Taxation
• Unit 6: Business Environment
• Unit 7: Economics for Business
• Unit 8: Law for Accounting

Who is this course for?

For accounting professionals who want a formally recognised Level 4 degree-pathway qualification. Ideal for those currently working as accounts assistants, bookkeepers or junior finance officers who want to advance their careers.

Requirements

You will normally need a Level 4 diploma or extended diploma, or equivalent higher education study. Relevant professional experience may also be considered. Learners must be 19 or over.

Career path

Management Accountant, Finance Analyst, Tax Officer, Audit Trainee. Progress to ATHE Level 5 or direct to second year of a degree at Arden University or University of Bolton. IFA Direct progression available.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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