Our A Level in Accounting will give you an understanding of the responsibilities of the accountant and help build knowledge of the concepts, principles and techniques.

On our A-Level programme, you will study three or four subjects. Please apply for three or four subjects and use our course selector here to check what options you can do!

Course Details

What will I study?

Over the next two years, you'll delve into a wide array of captivating topics:

An introduction to the role of the accountant in business
Types of business organisation
The double entry model
Verification of accounting records
Accounting concepts used in the preparation of accounting records
Preparation of financial statements of sole traders
Limited company accounts
Analysis and evaluation of financial information
Budgeting
Marginal costing
Standard costing and variance analysis
Absorption and activity-based costing
Capital investment appraisal
Accounting for organisations with incomplete records
Partnership accounts
Accounting for limited companies
Interpretation, analysis, and communication of accounting information
The impact of ethical considerations

These modules aren't just about numbers; they're about uncovering financial secrets, making strategic decisions and ethics of the financial world to prepare you for progression to university or employment.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will complete two three hour exams at the end of your second year. These exams are on:

Financial accounting
Accounting for analysis and decision making

Entry requirements

You will need:

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths and, for this specific subject;
GCSE grade 5 or above in English language and maths
GCSE grade 5 or above in accounting (if taken)

Additional information

https://www.cwa.ac.uk/school-leavers

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