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Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Business - AAT Level 4 Diploma for Professional Accounting Technicians Blended Learning

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH

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Level 4
Business, Administration and Law

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Online
18 Month(s)
Part time
Daytime/working hours
The course fees can be funded via the Advanced Learning Loan, further information about the loan can found at: Advanced Learner Loan: Overview - GOV.UK From January 2027, the AAT Level 4 can be funded through the Lifelong Learning Entitlement. Student finance if your course starts on or after 1 January 2027: Overview - GOV.UK

Course Summary

Ready to take the final step and become a fully qualified accounting professional? The AAT Level 4 Diploma is the highest level of AAT training. This course is all about moving you past basic calculations and turning you into a strategic decision-maker who can analyse data, manage risk, and advise business leaders.

Course Details

The course is made up of 5 mandatory units,

• Financial Accounting

• Management Accounting

• Audit and Internal Controls

• Principles of Taxation

• Advanced Business Awareness


How will it be delivered and assessed?

There is an end of unit externally assessed exam.

Entry requirements

This is an advanced course, so you'll need a solid foundation to get started. Most students join this course after passing the AAT Level 3 Diploma.

If you don't have the Level 3 qualification but have years of practical accounting experience, we can arrange an interview and a quick skills check to make sure you're ready for the challenge. Please email mmccormack@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk

Your next steps...

It allows you to apply for Full AAT Membership (MAAT), giving you letters after your name that employers respect worldwide. It also gives you a huge head start (with fast-track exemptions) if you choose to study chartered accounting next, such as ACCA, CIMA, or ICAEW.

Additional information


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