ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma in Accounting & Finance (2024)
Introduction
The Level 7 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance offers learners a broad coverage of Level 7 accounting and related business subjects. Areas include professional and ethical responsibilities, financial reporting, advisory skills in planning strategic acquisitions and mergers, management accounting, taxation information and audit and compliance in practice. Learners explore both the strategic and management issues associated with these themes.
This is a core qualification available to existing and interested centres of ATHE.
Grading
Graded with Pass, Merit Distinction.
Advanced learner loans available in the UK – to check if funding is available see the latest Qualification Catalogue here.
For the progression routes visit our progression routes page.
Delivery Mode
This qualification can be delivered either in the classroom, via distance learning or blended, part-time or full-time.
Qualification Specification
To view the specification, please click here.
Typical Age
This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.
Qualifications
For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
- level 6 qualifications in Accounting or finance related subject
- other related level 7 subjects
- other equivalent international qualifications
Language
For those whom English is not their first language we recommend the following standards of proficiency in English language skills or an approved equivalent for this qualification:
- IELTs 5.5
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49
Learners must complete all 5 mandatory units.
Unit Name | Unit Aims | Credits | Mandatory |
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Corporate Reporting for Strategic Business -Advanced | On completion of the unit, students will be proficient in the assessment and evaluation of the reporting decisions made by management and their implications for a range of stakeholders and entities. | 20 | Yes |
Core Financial Management-Advanced | This unit develops the students understanding of key financial management knowledge and skills and prepares them to advise management and/or clients on complex strategic financial management issues facing an organisation. | 20 | Yes |
Management for Strategic Performance -Advanced | The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the strategic role of management accounting as a discipline for planning and controlling business performance to ensure strategic objectives can be set, monitored and controlled. | 20 | Yes |
UK Taxation for Business and Individuals | The aims of this unit are to ensure that students have a detailed understanding of the techniques of the key aspects of taxation. Learners will need to look at the taxation regime within a chosen jurisdiction. The unit will extend the students’ knowledge of the tax system, together with their ability to apply that knowledge to the issues commonly encountered by individuals and businesses in their tax jurisdiction. This knowledge will allow students to interpret and analyse the information provided and communicate the outcomes in a manner appropriate to the intended audience. | 20 | Yes |
Audit and Compliance Advanced | The aims of this unit are to ensure that students have a sound understanding of audit and assurance within the legal and regulatory environment within which they practise. Learners will have opportunity to consider the audit of financial statements, including planning, evidence and review. | 20 | Yes |