Accounting - Level 4 Professional Diploma

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

    £2,808 exc AAT membership (correct at December 2024)

  • Attendance Pattern

    Daytime

  • Course Level

    Level 4

  • Study Mode

    In person

  • Course Location

    Leyland Campus

  • Start Date

    05/09/2024
    10/09/2024
    13/02/2025
    01/09/2025

  • Age Group

    Adults (19+)

  • Course Duration

    15 months

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• 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

  Payment options include:

  • ask your employer to sponsor you.
  • a payment plan, to pay in 4 consecutive monthly payments.
  • pay the course fees in full.
  • you could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan for this course.

  Please contact the adult education team today to find out more about the price 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

  AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting or a Level 3 Accounting qualification from another awarding body. 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.