Newbury College - AAT Level 4 - Diploma in Accounting

AAT Level 4 - Diploma in Accounting

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Overview

Develops advanced accounting skills including drafting financial statements, complex management and accounting skills. A minimum of 90% of attendance is required for this course. This course is eligible for SFA or EFA funding support.

This course builds on the topics that you will have learned on the AAT Level 3 - Diploma in Accounting. You will learn how to draft financial statements for limited companies, perform complex management accounting tasks and develop your own management skills. As a part of selection from the optional units, you will be offered units for personal taxation, business taxation, external auditing etc. In addition to the taught modules, you will complete a project either based in your own workplace or on a centre-provided case study.

Progression

Progression may be onto further related study and enhanced employment opportunities within this area, with certain exemptions for CIMA and ACCA

Assessment

There are five computer based examinations to be written plus the ICAS project.

Entry Requirements

Students should have AAT Level 3 - Diploma in Accounting or equivalent.

Qualifications

AAT Level 4 - Diploma in Accounting.

Home Study

Approximately five to six hours a week. In addition, students can expect to spend about 30 hours during the entire academic term for preparation of their ICAS Project Report. Independent study by way of homework is an esssential and integral part of this course.

Skills

Good levels of numeracy and literacy are essential

Work Placement

Although it is not compulsory, it is an advantage to be working or to have worked in an accounting environment.

Additional Costs

The following costs are payable directly to AAT- Annual Membership fee 80. Books are approximately 100. Fees are subject to change by the awarding body without notice.