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AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting

Course Code: B70010A

Level: 4

Study mode: Part time

The Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting covers high-level accounting and finance topics. The course covers a wide range of financial management skills and applications, including drafting financial statements for limited companies, recommending accounting systems strategies and constructing and presenting complex management accounting reports.

Course content

AAT level 4 is made up of 6 units, 4 of which are mandatory units and 2 are optional units.

The mandatory units:

Management account budgeting
Management account decision and control
Financial statements
Professional level synoptic

Possible optional units:

Personal tax
Business tax
Credit management
Cash and treasury management
External auditing

You will be assessed via an online examination.

The assessments include written elements, meaning you will need a good level of understanding about the different topics covered, so you are able to confidently explain certain concepts of the syllabus in your assessments.

Entry Requirements

AAT level 3 or experience within an accounting role and prior knowledge (interview assessed)

Materials

A calculator, a pen and a notepad.

Day, time and duration

Tuesday

Times to be confirmed

Start date

Tuesday 24th February 2026

Course fees

West Midlands Combined Authority funding rules apply.

If you live outside of the West Midlands Combined Authority, fees are £2573