This level contains the following units:

• Management Accounting: Budgeting
• Management Accounting: Decision and Control
• Financial Statements of Limited Companies
• Professional Synoptic
  • Accounting Systems and Controls

Optional units, selecting two modules from the following:

• Business Tax
• Personal Tax
• External Auditing
• Cash and Treasury Management
• Credit Management

• Complete a limited company’s statutory financial statements
• Interpret financial statements using ratio analysis
• Prepare budgets and income expenditure forecasts
• Measure performance and manage costs
• Prepare performance reports for management
• Write a professional report based on the internal control of an accounting system
• Complete a corporation tax return Complete a self-assessment tax return

• 24/7 access to BabingtonOnline (distance learning only)
• Regular contact with your tutor
• Personal study plan
• Self-grading activities
• Video lectures
• Exclusive forums
• Downloadable revision materials
• Practice & mock exams
• Textbooks (incl. P&P)

Practical computer-based assessments

AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma and/or working within an accounts department. If you are unsure which level is right for you, AAT offer a Skillcheck test.

Once you’ve completed AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma, you’ll be a fully-qualified accounting technician and are eligible to use ‘MAAT’ after your name.
You may wish to continue your studies with either CIMA or ACCA depending on your desired career path to either a Chartered or Management Accountant. Having AAT Level 4 may mean you are exempt from certain ACCA and CIMA modules helping you to progress even quicker.

You will be eligible for the following roles after qualification: VAT Accountant, Senior Finance officer, Commercial Analyst
The AAT salary checker gives an average salary of £20,894 once you are Level 4 qualified.

AAT Level 4 distance learning £850 (inc VAT).
For more information on AAT membership and exam costs, please speak to a Course Adviser.