Upon completion of this course, employment opportunities include:
The Professional Diploma in Accounting can lead to the achievement of professional AAT (MAAT) status. The accountancy skills developed by studying this qualification will enable you to progress to study chartered accountancy (ACCA).
This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) professional level apprenticeship is a higher-level accounting qualification. If you successfully complete this qualification and fulfill the AAT’s work experience requirements, you can apply for AAT full membership and achieve professional AAT (MAAT) status.This flexible apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education and combines online learning with regular sessions with a college tutor.
Applicants will need to be employed in a relevant accounting role.You must have a sound knowledge of accounting principles to undertake the AAT Level 4 programme. Achievement of an AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting is essential.
The Level 4 apprenticeships covers a range of key areas, including: Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Audit & Internal Control, Principles of Taxtion, Advanced Business Awareness.
In addition, a synoptic assessment will ask learners to apply knowledge and skills gained across the qualification in an integrated way, within a workplace context. You will also study two optional units – your college will discuss this with you.
You will also develop business communications and lifelong learning skills, applying what you learn on the course to the wider industry context.
You will achieve:
On Campus: You benefit from weekly 3-hour classes with a college tutor (for optional modules, the weekly hours may increase or decrease). Your tutor will review what you have learnt during your online lessons and will be on hand to provide guidance on progress and assessment. Regular discussion with classmates will help to reinforce key points while also providing the additional support and motivation that comes from being part of a group. *In addition, you will have portfolio building support sessions (approximately 2 hours every 4-6 weeks).
This course is assessed through computer-based exams, one taken at the end of each unit.After completing their On Programme Learning, apprentices will be expected to complete their End Point Assessment (EPA), consisting of:
This course is free to apprentices, as the cost is paid by your employer. Large companies can fund the course using their apprenticeship levy. SMEs can access government funding to subsidise the cost by 95%. Please note that refunds/deductions are not provided for those who already have AAT membership.
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