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Course Overview

The aim of this qualification is to enhance the skills developed in the Level 3 AAT diploma. You will look at  financial statements for limited companies, complex management skills and specialist learning areas.
Upon completion, you will automatically become an AAT affiliate member and with relevant work experience will qualify for AAT full membership
The course will prepare you for work in a wide range of accounting/financial environments. The AAT qualification meets the entry requirements of the Chartered Accountancy bodies and provides the perfect opportunity for further career development in this field. This course is suitable if you have completed the AAT Level 3 Diploma and wish to develop your accounting skills further to a professional level.

This level includes five modules of which three are compulsory and two from a choice of special modules, which means that you can focus on the areas of accounting that suit you.

This compulsory module is about how and why budgets are prepared and the ability to prepare budgets, analyse variances and make recommendations for improving organisational performance. 

Achievement of AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting will be a requirement for progression to modules at Level 4


This course is assessed by computer based assessments set and assessed by AAT.  Each level 4 module requires written answers that are human marked, this means you do not receive your results for approximately 6 weeks

On successful completion of the five AAT level 4 modules, you will gain exemption from certain modules of the Chartered Accountancy professional qualifications.

Possible jobs after completing this qualification:


  Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor
  Assistant Financial Accountant
  Commercial Analyst
  Cost Accountant
  Fixed Asset Accountant
  Indirect Tax Manager
  Payments and Billing Manager
  Payroll Manager
  Senior Bookkeeper
  Senior Finance Officer
  Senior Fund Accountant
  Senior Insolvency Administrator
  Tax Supervisor
  VAT Accountant
 

Books are not included in the fee.

AAT student membership is a requirement of this course and registration must be completed at the beginning of the course.

AAT membership fees are charged and regulated by AAT directly. Please check their website www.aat.org.uk for up to date fee values.

Resit exam fees are applicable, please contact the AAT administrator on aat@bpc.ac.uk for further information.

AAT student membership is a requirement of this course and registration must be completed at the beginning of the course.

AAT membership fees are charged and regulated by AAT directly. Please check their website www.aat.org.uk for up to date fee values.

Resit exam fees are applicable, please contact the AAT administrator on aat@bpc.ac.uk for further information.

Awarding Body:
AAT

Curriculum Area:
Business, Service Industries and ESOL - Business and Finance

Course Options

Start Date

Mon 2nd December 2024

Attendance

Part-time

Duration

6 Weeks

Location

Bournemouth Campus

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