The Professional Diploma in Accounting, Auditing and Taxation is a non-regulated professional qualification designed by London School of Finance and Law for finance students and practitioners who want to upgrade existing knowledge and skills in areas related to accounting, auditing and UK tax law.
Course programme
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- Financial accounting
- Management accounting
- Preparing financial statements
- Interpretation of financial statements
- Audit and assurance
- Taxation and tax compliance
- Essential law for tax practitioners
- Taxation and business planning for international companies
- Business tax planning media, platforms and software
- Professional ethics in accounting and tax advisory services
- Conducting a small-scale research project on accounting, audit or taxation
You will be able to select any two optional courses* from the following LSFL course list to complete your qualification:
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- Corporate and Business Law
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Management
- Performance Management
- Forensic Accounting
- Personal Financial Planning
- Inheritance Tax, Trusts and Estates
- Economic History
- Business Economics
- Business Mathematics
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Economics for Investment Decision-Making
- Sustainable Finance: Major Issues in ESG and SR Investing
- Learning and Training for Personal Effectiveness at Work
- Mastering Effective Communication Skills in the Workplace
* The optional courses are free if taken as part of this qualification. You will be sent details about registration for the optional courses after you start your studies with us.
Key features of the course
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- Flexibility to suit your needs – allowing you to study anytime, anywhere
- An emphasis on personal and professional development through independent learning
- Relevance of topics and practical examples to the context of your own professional practice
- Illustrative practice activities with solutions, “test your understanding” activities and tutor-marked assignments, including a final report, to reinforce learning
The course can be taken alongside your degree or professional qualification studies elsewhere or as part of your informal career development programme.
Please note that all LSFL courses with a law component, except for International Taxation, relate to the UK legal framework.
Awards
The Professional Diploma in Accounting, Auditing and Taxation is awarded by London School of Finance and Law, allowing you to work as an accountant or tax specialist in a UK company or start your own accountancy practice in the UK.
You will also be awarded certificates of completion for the optional courses you will take as part of this qualification.
Learning outcomes
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- Knowledge and understanding of core subject areas
- Independent and critical thinking
- Problem-solving and reasoning
- Practical and professional skills
- Data handling, analytical skills and overall research literacy
- Communication, team working and time management skills
Career relevance
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- Accounting professions
- Financial management
- Tax advisory
- Business administration
- Management consultancy
Study method
Online learning with tutor guidance and support
How long it takes
12 months (576 hours)
You need to be able to spend approximately 12 hours per week on studying this course.
Teaching and assessment
A tutor will guide you throughout the study process and mark and comment on your written work. You and your tutor will primarily communicate with each other through email.
The course work includes online practice tests, tutor-marked assignments and end-of-course assessment. The end-of-course assessment is a 20-30 page qualification paper on a topic related to accounting, auditing or taxation.
You must use the online VLE-system to submit your tutor-marked assignments and end-of-course assessment.
The Pass mark for the course is 50%.
Study materials
All study materials are provided on the course website.
Microsoft Office presentations and Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) versions of study material are available.
A computer with a browser and broadband internet access is required for this course. Functionality may be limited on mobile or tablet devices.
If you have a disability or particular study requirements, please tell us as soon as possible.
Fees and funding
Course fees for the 2025/2026 academic year: £3,432
Course fees cover registration, course materials, tuition and assessment.
LSFL course fees depend on the level and duration of courses: check all tuition fee rates for the current academic year here.
You may be eligible for tuition funding.
Registration
Next term start date: 20 September 2025
The module website will be available to registered students three days in advance of the module start. Module sessions will be opened every week or every two weeks to enable tutor-led, gradual progression through the study materials and continuous assessment.
Course registration is open, but please be aware that due to the increased demand it may take us longer to respond than usual.
Registration closes 10 September 2025 (places subject to availability)
Registration for current students:
Registration for new students:
You have to register as an LSFL student to study this course.
Future availability
Professional Diploma in Accounting, Auditing and Taxation starts three times a year – in January, May and September.
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English language requirements
There is no formal requirement to prove your English language proficiency to study our courses. If English is not your native or second language, or you would like to improve specialist language skills necessary for your profession, you may complete one of the following English language courses:
A full range of our English language courses can be viewed here.