Professional Diploma in Accounting with AAT (level 4)

The Professional Diploma in Accounting with AAT Diploma training course is available at the Edinburgh, Glasgow,

If you already hold the Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting this is the natural next step to build and progress your accounting career in order to pursue more senior accountancy roles such as a VAT Accountant, Treasurer, Assistant Financial Accountant, Senior Finance Officer, Payroll Manager and more.

Once you’ve successfully completed the course and the associated qualification exams you will gain a Pitman Training Diploma and the AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting (Level 4) qualification.

Core Courses

Applied Management Accounting

Management accountants need to be able to interpret and analyse data to produce reports and then relate their findings to the organisation to provide insightful feedback that will help the business move forward and achieve its objectives. This course focuses on the three fundamental areas of management accounting: planning, control, and decision making.

Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements

This course covers the skills and knowledge for drafting the financial statements of single limited companies and consolidated financial statements for groups of companies. It ensures that you will have a proficient level of knowledge and understanding of international accounting standards to be applied when drafting financial statements. You will gain a sound appreciation of the regulatory and conceptual frameworks that underpin the preparation of limited company financial statements.

Internal Accounting Systems and Controls

All organisations must guard against fraud through robust systems of control. However, many businesses underestimate both the probability and impact of employee fraud. Those working within the accounts department play a pivotal role in guarding against misuse of resources, and the key aim of this course is to provide you with the tools to evaluate internal controls and to recommend improvements.

Elective Courses (choose 2)

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

For details regarding professional exam certification please speak with one of our course advisors.

This Diploma is for anyone dedicated to the progression of their finance and accountancy career through the attainment of professional qualifications. Study of the Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting will enable you to progress your career to more senior management accountancy roles.

In order to commence your Level 4 training you will be required to have gained the AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting Level 3.

This Diploma will assist your career progression to more senior accountancy job roles such as Assistant Financial Accountant, Payroll Manager, Senior Bookkeeper, VAT Accountant to name a few roles.