AAT Accountancy Professional Diploma SCQF Level 8

Course code 91N4

What is special about this course?

The aim of this level 8 qualification is to enhance the skills developed in the intermediate level. You will look at financial team leader skills, including financial statements for limited companies, complex management skills and specialist learning areas. As a result, your contribution will be better recognised and regarded and you will have greater professional status.

 On successful completion, you will automatically become an AAT affiliate member and with relevant work experience will qualify for AAT full membership.

Special features

  • The AAT is the world's leading professional body for accounting technicians with more than 100,000 members worldwide and are best placed to give you the support and training you need to fulfill your potential.
  • The AAT's qualifications are recognised by employers across all sectors and all industries.
  • The respect that employers have for the AAT qualification can be a massive boost to your career prospects, whether you have already started out in your career or are taking your first steps.
  • You learn and develop by doing the work and gain excellent practical understanding

Entry requirements

  • This scheme is open to everyone; you can join regardless of your age and no previous qualifications are required.
  • An assessment will be made of your current knowledge and experience and this will assist in determining which level of entry you are accepted onto.
  • You will also require reasonable numeracy skills.

Access routes

  • AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 7

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