L4 Professional Diploma in Accounting
The Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting allows you to master complex accounting tasks and qualify for senior finance roles, as well as AAT full membership. Students will gain competencies in drafting financial statements for limited companies, recommending accounting systems strategies and constructing and presenting complex management accounting reports.
- Course Information
- Course Code
- XDD4ACC
- Validated By
- AAT
- Learner Aim Reference
- 60363393
- Price
- Funding available, please contact our adult team for further information
- Attendance Pattern
- Daytime
- Course Level
- Level 4
- Study Mode
- In person
- Course Location
- Leyland Campus
- Start Date
- 05/09/2024
10/09/2024
- Age Group
- Adults (19+)
- Course Duration
- 49 weeks
- Overview
This qualification covers complex accounting and finance topics and tasks leading to students becoming confident with a wide range of financial management skills and applications.
Here are the mandatory units for the course:
- Applied Management Accounting
- Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
- Internal Accounting Systems and Controls
- Personal Tax
- Business Tax
You can either pay this course in full, or pay in four consecutive instalments.
Please contact the adult education team today to find out more about the prices of the course.
- Equipment Required
Although course textbooks are available in the College library, you may wish to buy a textbook (following consultation with your tutor). You may also wish to purchase a set of course workbooks which will help you with your studies. These may be purchased through the College at a 40% discounted fee. Your tutor will discuss workbooks with you at the start of your course.
A calculator will also be desirable and you will need to bring the following to the first session:
- pen
- paper
- folder to store printouts.
- Entry Requirements
Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. You should have GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification. Applicants without these qualifications but sufficient life /work experience will need to complete an AAT skills test to assess their eligibility. The ability to word process under time constraints is also essential.
To be accepted on the course, other factors will also be taken into consideration including:
- commitment to study
- previous skills, experience and success
You are also required to become a member of the AAT professional body and will need to pay the annual AAT membership, for more information about the membership, please visit – Membership | AAT
- How will I be assessed?
All AAT assessments are practical computer based assessments, available to sit periodically throughout the year. Assessments may be:
- Computer marked –meaning you will get your provisional results straight away
- Partially computer marked and partially human marked – you will get your results within six weeks
- Human marked – you will get your results within six weeks
This qualification also includes a synoptic assessment, which draws on and tests your understanding of connections between different topics covered across the qualification.
- Progression Pathway
On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded an AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. Opportunities for employment may include working as an:
- Accounts Assistant
- Accounts Payable & Expenses Supervisor
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Audit Trainee
- Bookkeeper
- Corporate Recovery Analyst
- Credit Controller
- Finance Assistant
- Insolvency Executive
- Payroll Administrator / Supervisor
- Tax Assistant / Accountant
- Health, Safety & Well-Being
Runshaw College is committed to ensuring you have a happy, successful and productive time with us – ensuring your health, safety and well-being is at the heart of everything we do.
We proactively encourage the disclosure of any disabilities or issues which may impact on your learning experience – this can be at interview, enrolment, or at any other stage during your studies. Any information you disclose will be held in strict confidence and will be used to assess your in-class support needs and inform a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) to ensure your safe evacuation from the College in the event of an emergency. If you would like further information, please contact Course Enquiries on 01772 642040.
- Safeguarding
Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
- National Careers Service
For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.
- Delivery Method - Classroom
This course is delivered fully in the classroom.
