Study Information

How you’ll study

This course is studied 100% online.

Course Duration

Study this course over minimum 16 weeks.

Start dates

Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour.

Ofqual Approved

Approved by Ofqual in the UK and Globally recognised.

Comprehensive study material

Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks specific for each unit, case studies, articles, handouts, assignment brief.

Assessment

There are no exams. Assessment via assignments on which feedback is given.

Overview

The ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Accounting has been designed to develop the essential understanding and skills needed to provide the awareness of the accountancy and tax regulatory environment, the operational requirements for the accounting and finance function and what is expected of a professional accountant

Modules

Mandatory units
• Unit 1: Financial Accounting 1
• Unit 2: Financial Accounting 2
• Unit 3: Budgetary Control
• Unit 4: Cost and Management Accounting
• Unit 5: Personal Taxation
• Unit 6: Business Environment
• Unit 7: Economics for Business
• Unit 8: Law for Accounting

Entry Requirements

• A GCE Advanced level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades 4 and above
• Other related levels 3 subjects such as ATHE Level 3 Diplomas
• An Access to Higher Education Certificate delivered by an approved further education institute and validated by an Access Validating Agency
• Other equivalent international qualifications
• Learners must be over the age of 19 to study this qualification
• Learners must also have an appropriate standard of English to enable them to access relevant resources and complete the unit assignments

Progressions

Upon successful completion of the Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Finance qualification, there are a number of progression opportunities available to learners.

• Learners may progress to the ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting
• Learners may progress to the second year of degree programmes at some universities (see Progression Routes on the ATHE website).
• By completing the Level 4 Extended Diploma in Accounting, the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and at least three years’ experience within the accounting sector, learners will be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) by completing just two further modules: 301 Assurance and 302 Advanced Taxation
• The IFA is an internationally recognised professional accountancy membership body. It is a full member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) the global accounting standard-setter and regulator. Further details can be obtained from the IFA – www.ifa.org.uk or education@ifa.org.uk

Certification

The Diploma is issued by the ATHE – Awarding Organisation. Come To UK Academy is an approved Learning Centre for ATHE qualifications.

Key Facts

Awarding Body: Awards for Training and Higher Education (ATHE)
Course Duration: 6-9 months
Method of study: Distance Learning/ Blended/ Full Time
Qualification Level: 4