AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting
Boost Your Career Easily with AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting
Join our AAT Accounting Diploma course and step into a world where your career can truly soar. This course, which covers everything from the basics to advanced accounting, helps you get better at managing tasks and preparing full financial statements with ease. When you complete this AAT advanced diploma in accounting, you also become a graduate member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). It’s a step up from the practical skills and knowledge you gained in the Certificate in Accounting and a fantastic way to become a skilled bookkeeper. Ready to become a qualified bookkeeper and explore exciting careers in accounting, finance, or business? Enrol now and let’s get started on your journey!
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Course Duration
Study at your own pace – students generally complete one module per-week. See our free course guide for detailed duration information.
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COURSE BENEFITS
- Understand issues in income determination & asset valuation
- Learn about performance measurement & CVP Analysis
- Get an advanced qualification to build on the Certificate of Accounting
- Receive student membership to AAT on enrolment
- Access industry connections, support & guidance
- Attain Accounting Technician status on completion
- FREE access to the CCH Wheelers eLibrary with over 50 popular textbooks, including the Practical Accounting Guide
COURSE CONTENTS
- Accounting & Business Prior Knowledge Quiz
- Accounting using Microsoft Excel
- Accounting and Business
- Determining Profit
- Issues in Income Determination & Asset Valuation
- Accounting Principles Assessment
- Tracking Cash & Controlling Assets
- Internal Decision Making
- Analysing Financial Reports
- Advanced Accounting Principles Assessment
- Cost Classification
- Costing Methods
- Product & Process Costing
- Standard Costs & Variance Analysis
- Management Accounting Assessment
- Activity Based Costing
- Budgeting & CVP Analysis
- Performance Management & Measurement
- Inventory Management & Planning
- Management Accounting: Budgeting
- Management Accounting: Decision and Control
- Advanced Management Accounting Assessment
- Fundamentals of Income Tax
- Fundamentals of VAT
- Depreciation
- Preparing Sole Trader Accounts
- Preparing Partnership Accounts
- Preparing Accounts for Not-for-profit Club or Society
- Verification, Completeness & Justification
- Financial Statements of Limited Companies
- Accounting Systems & Controls
- External Auditing
Get FREE student membership to the Association of Accounting Technicians
Upon enrolling in this course, you can apply to receive a student membership to the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and The Career Academy will pay for your first 12 months FREE.
The Career Academy will also cover your exam fees so you can become a full AAT member once you have completed your course.
An AAT membership is proof to prospective employers that your course is backed up by a respected professional body, and will give you an edge when it comes to the job hunt with many employers.

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Why The Career Academy?
We're an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with industry to deliver you the latest and most up to date content. We have almost 15 years experience in online education and help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.
- Upskill and be awarded with a certificate of achievement to help you reach your potential & earn more.
- Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want.
- Get free access to the career centre who will review and improve your CV to help you succeed.
- 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.
Receive unlimited tutor support
Our professional tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed. They’re committed to providing exceptional online course support and personal tutoring to help you succeed. Throughout your course, you’ll receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email.
Be awarded with an industry recognised certificate
Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll be presented with a Professional Certificate by The Career Academy. This an industry recognised certificate which will go a long way to helping you get a new job or promotion. You’ll also be given access to our exclusive Career Centre and be eligible for a free CV Review.

STUDENT
REVIEWS
" As soon as I upgraded my CV, I was invited for a job interview and got the job! "
" Following the completion of this course I have been successful in being offered an Administration role which involves some training courses "
" You wanted me to let you know how I got on with any interviews. I got an office admin role!!! So glad to did the course. "
The Career Academy has given me the opportunity not only to educate myself with accounting software programs but to also receive certification from the software company themselves. It looks amazing on my resume and has opened up so many more job opportunities
FAQS
This course costs £1,299 or only £25 per week on a no-deposit, interest-free payment plan. Click here to get started now.
This course takes approximately 200 hours, and you’ll have up to 12 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week, but if life gets busy, you can apply for a course extension if you need more time.
Upon completing this course, you could obtain work as an Accountant, Bookkeeper, Accounting Technician, Senior Finance Officer, Payroll Manager, Tax Agent or Management Accountant.
Contact a friendly student advisor on 0800 112 0911 to learn about potential career outcomes and where our courses could take you. Employers often approach The Career Academy looking for students and advertise jobs in our Career Centre, which you can access once enrolled. You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.
Your course is delivered through our online learning platform, which you can access from any web browser 24/7 to work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the necessary resources at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates; you can start whenever you are ready, and your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.
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If you’re eager to enhance your practical accounting skills and pursue a career in accounting, finance or business, then the AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting is a must. This course is also an excellent skill builder for students who run their own businesses.
