The aim of the Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Finance is to provide learners with an understanding of management accounting and finance and their role in business. Learners will develop practical skills for a career in managing business finances.

Successful completion of the Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Finance provides learners with the opportunity to progress to further study or employment.

• Accounting in a Business Context
• Economics for Business Mathematical
• Accounting Methods
• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Leadership and Management in Accounting

1. Understand the micro- and macro- economic factors that affect business
2. Understand the business environment’s impact on financial accounting;
3. Develop mathematical skills required for financial accounting;
4. Understand and prepare financial accounts;
5. Understand the purpose of and use management accounting techniques
6. Understand the role of leadership and management in accounting

• Approved Centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre, will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.
• The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access, for this qualification applicants must be aged 16 or over.
• In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. The applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.