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AAT Diploma in Professional Accounting L4 – ONLINE

This course is for people who want to gain a nationally recognised accounting qualification to progress with their career in finance. It is for students who have completed the Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting and will build on the knowledge and skills gained in the course. It can also enable you to start your own business through the AAT licensed members scheme.

You are also required to register as a student directly with AAT and pay the one-off membership fee. This will give you access to a huge range of additional resources. Please enquire for current membership fees.

This is an online course that requires independent study, therefore applicants must have internet access and their own suitable device such as PC or laptop. The college are unable to supply equipment. Please note a smart phone is not sufficient to study from for this course.

Government funding is available however it is dependant on your home postcode and which area, devolved or otherwise, you reside in. Please enquire for further details or go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-skills-fund-asf-postcode-files

Please see below for further important details.

AAT Diploma in Professional Accounting L4 – ONLINE

Course Code: FR4CACC2S0

Fee: £1,105

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 compulsory units which are as follows:

1) Applied Management Accounting
2) Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
3) Internal Accounting Systems and Controls
Plus two specialist units from the following: -Business Tax -Personal Tax -Audit and Assurance -Cash and Financial Management -Credit and Debt Management Learning will be through online self-study with some tutor support.

Study anytime, anywhere. We would recommend at least 3 hrs per week of self-study, depending on your prior knowledge. One of our AAT tutors will email with you once you start the online course and will make regular contact with you. Their role is to assist you throughout the qualification and monitor your progress in each unit. We also encourage you to contact your tutor when needed. A Level 4 qualification takes on average 12-14 months.

Immediate starts are possible once your application has been processed, you will be able to study from anywhere, at any time. You will be working through an elearning platform so it is essential that you have access to your own suitable device (laptop, PC, tablet, not a mobile phone), as well as good internet access.

Commitment to the recommended study time is key to a successful outcome and timely success. Ensure you review your progress regularly and do not hesitate to make contact with your tutor if additional support is needed.

There will be five computer-based assessments (exams) – The course fee includes the exams if they are sat at one of the Windsor Forest Colleges. Alternatively, students can book their exams at an AAT approved exam centre, any associated costs with this will be at the students’ own expense.

We recommend that you aim to take one unit exam every 6-8 weeks and 3 weeks’ notice is required to arrange exams, please note that you must have registered with AAT directly before exams can be booked. Failure to attend an exam for which you have been entered may result in a charge. Resit exam fees will apply.

Level 4 AAT Diploma in Professional Accounting

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