AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 4

Course Description

The AAT Accounting Qualification is the ideal qualification for anyone wanting to work as an accounting technician. This vocational course provides the knowledge and skills to perform the tasks demanded by this role; it offers you the chance to gain a useful and practical qualification, while learning at your own pace.

Times and Costs

Start Date End
Date
Day Time Location Attendance Cost Entitlement*
06/09/1227/06/13THU13:00-
21:00 
CoalvillePart Time£1017N/A*
Prices shown are for the 2012-13 academic year which starts in August 2012. TBC prices for the next academic year will be updated on the website as they become available.
If the duration of your course is more than 1 year, further tuition/material fees will be expected 12 months after starting your course unless you are exempt from payment.

Course Level

N/A

Entry Requirements

This course is only suitable for students who have achieved level 3 Accounting or someone with advanced skills and knowledge such as an Accounting Degree. Please check with AAT for current annual joining fees and examination fees. www.aat.co.uk

Course Length

One Year.

What will I study

This course will develop the skills necessary for a 'finance team leader' role: complex management accounting tasks; general management skills; drafting financial statements; specialisation in specific subject areas.

Units include:
> Financial Statements
> Budgeting
> Financial Performance
> Internal controls and accounting systems
> Credit Management and controls
> Personal Tax

How will I learn?

A Variety of teaching methods are used, including formal teaching, guided/individual work and workshops.

How will I be assessed?

All assessments for the revised qualification will be Computer Based Assessments (CBAs). CBAs directly reflect the practical workplace tasks that you currently perform, or will perform in your career.

Where could it lead?

Once you've completed your studies and you become a full member, you are entitled to use the letters MAAT after your name. You can also register to work for yourself - the AAT has 1,600 members in practice offering accounting and taxation services to small businesses and the public.Once you've achieved the AAT Accounting Qualification, you may be eligible for exemptions from the foundation stage exams of all the UK charted accountancy bodies. Full details of exemptions are available on the AAT website at www.aat.org.uk/charteredaccountancy

Materials/Equipment Required

Students must register with AAT's Education and Training Scheme for which an annual subscription is payable. The purchase of study packs and workbooks will be required. Please check with AAT for current annual joining fees and examination fees. www.aat.co.uk



Disclaimer

Stephenson College has taken care to ensure the information on this site is as accurate as possible at the time of publication. It is intended as a general guide to the College's courses and facilities and forms no part of a contract. The College accepts no liability and reserves the right to make changes to course information or withdraw without notice any of the programmes or facilities described. It is advisable to check your chosen course information prior to enrolment.