Professional Diploma in Accounting (AAT)

Program Overview

This 1-year AAT advanced level course prepares adults for a Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, enhancing their accounting skills. It covers a broad range of accountancy topics, including management accounting, budgeting, and financial statements, with options for specializing in areas like taxation or auditing. Taught by experienced lecturers, the program provides practical knowledge and assessment through exams and synoptic assessments. Graduates are eligible for advanced learner loans and have career opportunities as accountants across various sectors.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This 1-year course is specifically tailored to adults aged 19+. This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) advanced level course is the highest level or final stage of the AAT Accounting qualification. This well-respected accounting qualification is ideal for anyone who is looking to advance their existing knowledge of accounting to a higher level. You will be taught by highly qualified lecturers with extensive knowledge & experience in accountancy and Finance. Please note classroom attendance is weekly, times to be confirmed, with a commitment to self-study expected. The course duration is 36 weeks. Please note: this course is subject to final awarding body approval and validation. Please apply as normal. For more information contact Lambeth College.

Objectives:

• Qualify with an industry-recognized Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting of the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians).
• Expand your skillset to serve a wide range of accountancy aspects.
• Specialize in your area of interest with the choice of two optional units.

Assessment:

This course is assessed through computer-based exams and a synoptic assessment, which draws on and assesses knowledge and understanding from across the qualification.

Teaching:

You will be taught by highly qualified lecturers with extensive knowledge & experience in accountancy and Finance.

Careers:

This AAT qualification gives you the skills and knowledge to work as an accountant within any number of sectors. After successfully passing the Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting, you may wish to consider expanding your knowledge and skills on another of LSBTC’s business-related courses or progressing on to studying chartered accountancy. This qualification can give qualified students exemptions towards part of the UKs chartered and certified accountancy qualifications. Alternatively, you could choose to progress to wider higher-level study, and consider one of the following undergraduate degrees with LSBU (additional qualifications will be required). In some cases, you may be eligible for direct entry to year 2 or 3 of a degree course:

• BSc (Hons) Economics with Accounting
• BSc (Hons) Accounting with Finance
• BSc (Hons) International Accounting with Finance
• BSC (Hons) Business Management with Accounting
• BSc (Hons) Business Management with Finance
• BSc (Hons) Economics with Finance
• BSc (Hons) Economics

Other:

• This professional qualification requires a high standard of preparation and considerable commitment if success is to be achieved.
• In addition to the course fees, you will also be required to purchase set books and join the AAT as a member.
• You can study this course at the new London South Bank Technical college (LSBTC) in Nine Elms, London’s buzzing Zone 1.
• Bringing together students, apprentices, employers, industry experts and teachers, this new technical college offers work-based education for students, designed in partnership with businesses across London.
• The level 4 Diploma in Accounting covers a wide range of aspects of accountancy and is made up of several key areas such as:
• Management accounting
• Budgeting
• Financial Statements for Limited companies
• Accounting systems and control (Synoptic).
• Two of the following optional Units:
• Personal Tax
• Business Tax
• Auditing
• Cash and Credit management
• Credit Control