Accountg

A qualification in accounting will always be helpful – whether it's used professionally or personally.

This course helps you to understand the responsibilities of the accountant and the impacts of their recommendations on the business and the wider environment. You will build knowledge and understanding of key concepts, principles and techniques that can then be applied to real-life scenarios, developing the ability to solve problems logically, analyse data methodically, make reasoned choices and communicate effectively.

Subject content

• 1. An introduction to the role of the accountant in business
• 2. Types of business organisation
• 3. The double entry model
• 4. Verification of accounting records
• 5. Accounting concepts used in the preparation of accounting records
• 6. Preparation of financial statements of sole traders
• 7. Limited company accounts
• 8. Analysis and evaluation of financial information
• 9. Budgeting
• 10. Marginal costing
• 11. Standard costing and variance analysis
• 12. Absorption and activity based costing
• 13. Capital investment appraisal
• 14. Accounting for organisations with incomplete records
• 15. Partnership accounts
• 16. Accounting for limited companies
• 17. Interpretation, analysis and communication of accounting information
• 18. The impact of ethical considerations

5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or higher (or equivalent).