Improving the AAT Accounting Qualification - the Diploma pathway

Although our NVQ/SVQ system works well for some, it doesn't meet everyone's needs. To ensure our qualification is fit for purpose for all our customers, we have therefore developed a new option - the Diploma pathway to the AAT Accounting Qualification. The Diploma pathway is now available alongside the NVQ/SVQ pathway.

The Diploma pathway is competence-based but without the NVQ/SVQ workplace evidence requirement which many find difficult. It is streamlined, more flexible and has improved delivery systems. It also includes a new Professional Ethics for Accounting Technicians unit; a market leading innovation much valued by employers.

However, the overall outcome of both the NVQ/SVQ and Diploma pathways is the same - the AAT Accounting Qualification. The Diploma pathway is based on the same standards, is assessed by practical skills tests as well as exams, and delivers the same high level of practical skills, knowledge and effective performance in the workplace.

It also has the same high standard, rigour and quality as the NVQ/SVQ pathway, and gives the same progression to AAT full membership and the UK chartered accountancy qualifications.