AAT Level 3 and 4 Diplomas in Accounting

Why is this course right for you?

Securing an internationally recognized qualification from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) can be a significant step towards a prosperous career in finance. Here are the advantages of AAT’s qualifications:

Secure your ideal job: AAT qualifications provide you with the practical financial skills sought after by employers, leading to high job satisfaction among AAT students and the potential to land rewarding roles in your chosen field.

Boost your earnings: Recognized and esteemed within the finance sector, AAT qualifications can increase your earning potential, with many students reporting salary hikes post-certification.

Forge a lifelong career: AAT qualifications lay a solid groundwork in financial and accounting principles, with a majority of AAT students acknowledging its role in their career advancement, highlighting its enduring value.

Bright prospects: Completing AAT’s Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications showcases your expertise and commitment, unlocking various opportunities, such as establishing your own firm or fast-tracking to Chartered status, thus significantly boosting your career trajectory.

Flexible Learning: The online learning model of Kome Accounting Ltd provides the flexibility to adapt your studies to fit your professional and personal commitments, fostering a balanced approach to work and life.

Note that individual results may differ due to personal effort, market dynamics, and other qualifications or experiences. Although an AAT qualification lays a solid groundwork, thriving in the finance sector also requires ongoing education, practical experience, networking, and intrinsic motivation.

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Course Content

Your course is fully online.

You’ll study 4 units for the Level 3 Diploma first:

• Preparing Financial Statements
• Management Accounting Techniques
• Tax Processes for Businesses
• Business Awareness

You’ll then study 5 units from the Level 4 Diploma, made up of 3 core units and your choice of 2 optional units:

Core units

• Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
• Applied Management Accounting
• Internal Accounting Systems and Controls

Optional units

• Business Tax
• Personal Tax
• Audit and Assurance
• Credit and Debt Management
• Cash and Financial Management

For full details of what you’ll learn on each unit, download our AAT course guide.

Assessments

You’ll sit 9 computer-based exams at your nearest AAT-approved exam centre: 4 for the Level 3 course and 5 for the Level 4 course (3 unit exams, 2 elective unit exams)

Level 3 assessments:

• Preparing Financial Statements
• Management Accounting Techniques
• Tax Processes for Businesses
• Business Awareness

Level 4 assessments:

Core

• Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
• Applied Management Accounting
• Internal Accounting Systems and Controls

Elective

• Audit and Assurance,
• Business Tax,
• Personal Tax,
• Cash and Financial Management,
• Credit and Debt Management

You’ll also complete online mock tests throughout your course to ensure you’re well-prepared for your exams.