AAT Diploma in Professional Accounting Technicians Level 4 (HTQ)

This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) professional level course is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ). If you successfully complete this qualification and fulfil the AAT’s work experience requirements, you can apply for AAT full membership and use the letters MAAT after your name. This flexible course is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education and combines online learning with face-to-face lessons in the classroom, referred to as Online and On Campus.

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  • Location
    Sutton Coldfield College
  • Length of course
    34 weeks
  • Tuition fee
    Free
  • Start date
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Course overview

What will I learn? In this qualification you will cover higher accounting tasks including drafting financial statements, managing budgets, personal and business tax calculations, audit, and business skills. On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the AAT Level 4 Diploma for Professional Accounting Technicians. This internationally recognised AAT qualification enables those working in accounting or those looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the all-important certification often sought by employers. Units of study The Level 4 course covers a range of key areas, including: ? Financial accounting ? Management accounting ? Audit and internal controls ? Principles of taxation ? Advanced business awareness

What this course covers

Applied Management Accounting, Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements, Internal Accounting Systems and Controls, plus optional units like Business Tax, Audit and Assurance, Cash Management.

Entry Requirements

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.

Progression Opportunities

The accountancy skills developed by studying this qualification will enable you to seek employment with confidence, potentially run your own accounting practice, and/or to progress to study chartered/certified accountancy qualifications.

Delivery And Assessment

Computer-based exams and a synoptic assessment covering core and optional units. Weekly evening sessions on campus.

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Course start dates

September 7, 2026
Course Code: A4DACCPSQ-1
Location: Sutton Coldfield College