AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting

Who is it for? Adult learner 19+ Qualification: AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting Location: Distance Learning Start date: Ongoing Duration: 300 recommended study hours – two years' tutorial support

Become proficient in high level accounting tasks

The AAT Level 4 Diploma prepares you to hold a senior finance role by teaching you to undertake advanced processes, such as drafting financial statements for limited companies, performing complex management accounting tasks and developing your management skills.

There is also a choice of specialist subjects so you can focus on the areas of accounting that interest you most.

Benefit from full AAT membership

In addition to gaining the AAT Accounting Qualification, successful completion of AAT Level 4 also allows you to apply for full AAT membership and use the letters MAAT after your name.

This widely recognised accreditation proves your abilities as a qualified finance professional and delivers a wide range of benefits that will further enhance your career.

In total you will be required to complete four compulsory units and two specialist units.

View a short selection of our Course Contents and Sample Materials for the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting.

Course Snapshot

• Level 4 qualification – equivalent to a Certificate of Higher Education
• Accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians
• Entry requirements: Students must hold an existing AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting or have a recent British or Irish degree in Accounting or Finance. Exceptions can occasionally be made for students with other appropriate Level 3 qualifications who are employed in an accounting role
• Six units of study (four compulsory plus two of four optional units)
  Printed books are supplied for the first four mandatory units. For the remaining two elective units digital books are available to downloaded from the VLC
• Three - five assignments per unit
• Eight computer based exams*
• Approximately recommended 300 study hours – as this is a distance learning course you are in complete control over how much time you commit to your studies each week
• Flexible payment options available
• Offer progression to a career in chartered accountancy
• It is essential that you have a PC with the Windows XP operating system or higher

What's Included?

• Two years' unlimited tutorial support
• Bespoke course materials
• Mock exams
• Exam fees
• Exam booking service
• Your first year’s AAT membership (required to take the exams)
• 24 hour access to the Home Learning College Virtual Learning Community
  – the UK’s biggest online campus
• Free Career Management Centre services
• Optional NUS card - the definitive student discount card with a range of exclusive discounts
• Optional access to student rewards

*Please note that if you have a criminal record or have been made bankrupt the AAT may not accept you to sit these exams.

Students must hold an existing AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting or have a recent British or Irish degree in Accounting or Finance. Exceptions can occasionally be made for students with other appropriate Level 3 qualifications who are employed in an accounting role.

Before you enrol on a Home Learning College Course, please ensure that you have read and understood the pre-requirements below:

• You have a valid UK address (students outside the UK will receive an additional postage charge).
• You are over the age of 18 or have a third party payee for any financial agreement.
• You have a solid grasp of the English language.
• You have access to a computer and the internet throughout your study period.
• You have basic PC skills in order to navigate our Virtual Learning Community.
• You are fully committed to your studies.

System Requirements

To check your computer is compatible with the software provided with this course please review our Computer Compatibility and Specification Requirements.

Did you know that one of the most common challenges people face in pursuing education is the cost?

That’s why Home Learning College has developed the most flexible payment terms of any other UK distance learning provider.

• Pay in full now and receive 20% off the price

You can split your course fees over one, two or three instalments at no extra charge and still benefit from the 20% discount.

Alternatively you can choose a payment plan that works for you:

• 12 months at 0% APR
• 24 months at 9.9% APR

Speak to one of our course advisers for further details.

Pathway Options

Designed to help you fast track your career, our pathway packages combine the courses you need to gain the wider job opportunities and higher earning capacity you want.

With our AAT Advanced Pathway you can take advantage of AAT Level 3 and Level 4 Diploma in Accounting in one course, allowing you to save money on your studies and progress seamlessly to full AAT membership.

Successful completion of the AAT Level 4 Diploma opens the door to a variety of career opportunities, from further study with one of the main UK chartered accountancy bodies, to the ability to run your own accounting practice.

Alternatively, your new credentials will help you climb to the top of the corporate ladder, with opportunities in many areas, including forensic accounting, corporate finance, tax, insolvency and more. In fact, research conducted by Hays Accountancy and Finance shows that achieving the full AAT Accounting Qualification can boost your earning by 15% more than unqualified colleagues.

Having completed AAT Level 4, and gained one year’s relevant work experience, you can apply for full AAT membership, allowing you to use the letters MAAT after your name and enjoy a range of benefits including:

• The opportunity to run your own accountancy practice
• Continuing professional development (CPD)
• AAT events and exclusive rates for master courses
• Online services and e-learning resources

Completing Level 4 is approximately equivalent to the first year of an honours degree, and is recognised as a non-graduate route in chartered accountancy. All UK chartered and certified accountancy bodies - including CIPFA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS and ACCA - offer generous exemptions to full AAT members.

View AAT for Accounting Technicians career progression pathway.