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Accounting
Level 4

Principles of Taxation

Duration

16 weeks

Location

Rush Green Campus

Starting

Jan 2027

Audience

Higher Education

Develop practical tax skills and gain an understanding of the UK tax system. Learn how to calculate tax liabilities for individuals and businesses while applying professional and ethical standards.

  • The UK taxation system and HMRC requirements
  • Income Tax and National Insurance calculations
  • Capital Gains Tax
  • Corporation Tax computations
  • Tax planning and ethical responsibilities
  • Preparing tax calculations for individuals and companies

You will complete online assessments.

You’ll need to have GCSE Grade 4 and above in both English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent and you will also need to have completed the AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting at Level 3 to study on this programme.

Tutors are qualified accountants with years of experience in industry and in delivering AAT qualification courses.

To achieve the full AAT Level 4 Diploma for Professional Accounting Technicians, you must successfully complete all course modules. Visit our 'Find a Course' page to explore the full range of Level 4 courses available.

Successful completion of the full AAT Level 4 Diploma for Professional Accounting Technicians gives you a variety of career options and supports progression into tax, accountancy and finance roles requiring taxation knowledge.

You can move into employment in fields such as Forensic Accounting or Corporate Finance, or specialise in taxation or insolvency.

You could also progress to study for Chartered and Certified Accountancy qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW.

Where it can lead to
Career progression

There are number of routes you can take following successful completion of a course. Further study can include Higher Education courses or a Higher Apprenticeship where you will expand your skills through study whilst earning a wage. Or you may choose to move directly into employment.

Contact our careers team for further guidance.