Professional Accounting AAT Level 4 Diploma (HTQ)

This qualification is co-designed with employers to ensure learners gain experience in communicating financial information, applying digital capabilities and the real skills needed for the workplaces of today and the future, allowing them to walk into a team and contribute from day one.

It provides the real-world skills needed by employers and maximises opportunities for employment within a wider accountancy context. In developing this qualification, AAT has carried out extensive consultation with and received input from a wide variety of stakeholders, including industry experts, employers and training providers. AAT qualifications benefit from being globally recognised and they are valued by leading employers, from small high street firms to large accountancy businesses.

If you successfully complete this qualification you can apply for AAT full membership (MAAT), and if you’re thinking of starting your own practice you’ll be able to apply to become an AAT Licensed Accountant or Bookkeeper.

• AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting or relevant experience subject to passing the AAT Skills-check.
• A very good standard of English and maths.

This qualification includes five mandatory units:

• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Audit and Internal Controls
• Principles of Taxation
• Advanced Business Awareness.

By studying this qualification, students will acquire professional accountancy and financial skills that will be useful throughout their careers, including:

• drafting financial statements
• having the knowledge and skills to use complex management accounting techniques
• the ability to analyse internal control systems as part of the audit process
• carry out tax calculations for UK taxpayers and companies
• the ability to analyse and interpret financial and accounting information to assist with decision making

• use complex business concepts and practices to support informed decisions, improve organisational effectiveness, and contribute to sustainable business practices.

AAT Level 4 Diploma for Professional Accounting Technicians (HTQ).

Computer based assessments, set and marked by AAT.

The primary outcome of the Level 4 Diploma for Professional Accounting Technicians is that it can lead to a wide variety of highly skilled accountancy and finance jobs, some of which include:

• Accountant
• Assistant Auditor
• Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor
• Assistant Financial Accountant
• Assistant Management Accountant
• Commercial Analyst
• Finance Adviser
• Junior Analyst
• Professional Accounting Technician

On completion, students can:

• go on to become an AAT full member
• start their own business through the AAT licensed members scheme

For students who wish to become chartered accountants, the study of AAT qualifications may also offer exemptions from the exams required by a range of chartered accountancy bodies. More information on exemptions to chartered accountancy bodies will be published in due course.

A number of institutions, including universities, offer exemptions for AAT qualified members. Students should contact the individual institutions to confirm their exemption policies.

Course costs

• Textbooks: £160
• AAT Membership: £258