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AAT Business Tax - Level 4
What is the AAT Business Tax course?
The AAT Business Tax – Level 4 course is designed for adults aged 19+ looking to gain an in-depth understanding of UK business taxation and the tax responsibilities faced by sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. You will develop specialist tax knowledge as you explore how business taxes are
calculated, how to identify tax planning opportunities and the importance of maintaining professional and ethical standards when providing tax advice.
AAT qualifications offer you professional status that reflects the skills you have worked hard to gain. For further information on AAT courses and qualifications, please visit the AAT website.
Who should study the AAT Business Tax qualification?
This course is ideal for:
- Anyone with an AAT Level 3 qualification in accounts or a degree in accounting looking to develop specialist tax knowledge
- Accountants, finance professionals and bookkeepers seeking to expand their expertise in business taxation
- Individuals working in tax, finance or accountancy roles who provide advice on tax issues to business clients.
This course is designed for adult learners (aged 19+) wishing to study part-time.
What will you learn on the AAT Business Tax course?
Topics include:
- Identifying whether business expenditure is classified as revenue or capital and adjusting accounting profits for tax purposes
- Allocating profits between partners and calculating National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for self-employed individuals, advising clients on the tax implications of business losses
- Understanding the administrative requirements of UK tax law, including:
- Tax return obligations
- Record-keeping requirements
- Penalties for errors, late filing and late payment of tax
- Calculating corporation tax and computing gains arising from the sale of capital and companies
- Understanding the capital gains implications of selling a business
- Exploring the ethical responsibilities of accountants and agents when advising clients on tax matters.
By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently prepare business tax computations and provide informed, ethical tax advice.
When does the AAT Business Tax course start?
This course starts at various times throughout the year. Please contact
How much does the AAT Business Tax course cost?
The course fee is £486.50.
Please note - You will also need to purchase an AAT student membership which currently is priced at £258 for this course. The membership fee lasts for the whole duration of the qualification. Please visit aat.org.uk for current membership fees and payment information.
How is the AAT Business Tax course delivered?
The course is delivered over 7 weeks, combining tutor-led learning with practical activities designed to develop real-world tax skills.
You will learn through a mixture of:
- Classroom teaching
- Guided learning activities
- Practical tax calculations and case studies
- Independent study.
When do classes take place?
The course has daytime and evening classes making this course suitable for people who are working during the day or work part-time:
- Daytime option - Tuesdays 9.30am-3.15pm
- Evening option - Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8.30pm.
- Adult learning support and guidance
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- Entry requirements
This course is only available to adults aged 19+.
- AAT Level 3 qualification in accounts or a degree in accounting.
- Assessment
You will be assessed by external examination.
- Progression
Full membership of the AAT and entry for ACCA, ICAEW or CIMA qualification upon completion of the full qualification.
- Careers
- Studying Bookkeeping and Accounting at West Notts College
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.