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Level 4 AAT Diploma in Professional Accounting

NSCG Stafford College

Victoria Square, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2QR

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 4
Business, Administration and Law

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026
NSCG Stafford College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Develop the expertise to excel in the field of accounting with our AAT diploma program.�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. Students will gain competencies in drafting financial statements for limited companies, recommending accounting systems strategies and constructing and presenting complex management accounting reports.

Course Details

This course is ideal if you wish to develop knowledge and practical experience of the principles of accounting for limited companies. Units include: Compulsory units Management Accounting: BudgetingManagement Accounting: Decisions & ControlsFinancial Statements of Limited CompaniesAccounting Systems and ControlsOptional Units (2 from 5 are offered) Business TaxPersonal TaxExternal AuditingCash or Treasury Management or Credit Control You will learn through experiencing a varied programme which includes solving simulated problems, lectures, group work, discussions and attempting past exam papers. You will also be required to study away from weekly lectures to ensure exam success.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Each unit is assessed by an externally set, computer based examination where a minimum of 70% of the marks are required to demonstrate competency.

Entry requirements

The normal route to the Level 4 Diploma is successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma resulting in a minimum of a merit grade achieved within the last 12 months. However, entry may also be granted to Level 4 for applicants with appropriate accounting experience and/or qualifications subject to an interview and completion of a pre-course written assessment.

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