Foundation Degree in Accounting
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Foundation degree
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2 Years
The Foundation Degree in Accountancy is a Level 4 and 5 award that is linked to the vocational sphere of accountancy. The programme is designed to fill a gap in the marketplace and will complement the current range of accountancy programmes available fromLevel 1 to Level 6. At Level 4 it is closely aligned with the AAT Technician stage, and the Level 5 modules complement the knowledge
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The programme is designed to be flexible and provide a broad range of entry eligibility including both traditional and non traditional backgrounds. All applicants will be interviewed in order to establish the relevant entry point.
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Foundation Degree - Accounting
Course Description
The Foundation Degree in Accountancy is a Level 4 and 5 award that is linked to the vocational sphere of accountancy. The programme is designed to fill a gap in the marketplace and will complement the current range of accountancy programmes available fromLevel 1 to Level 6. At Level 4 it is closely aligned with the AAT Technician stage, and the Level 5 modules complement the knowledge and understanding required for the higher level professional qualifications, but with an emphasis on work-based skills.
Entry Requirements
The programme is designed to be flexible and provide a broad range of entry eligibility including both traditional and non traditional backgrounds. All applicants will be interviewed in order to establish the relevant entry point.
Modules Studied:
- Work-based Project. Professional Ethics, PDP and Employability Skills
- Management Accounting. Management of Financial Resources
- Drafting Financial Statements
- Introduction to Auditing and Introduction to Taxation
- Organisational Research. Quantitative Techniques for Management
- Business Law. Business Environment and Management
- Accounting for Decision Making. Business Taxation
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
Awarding Body: Edge Hill University
Level: L4
Duration: 2 - 3 years
Attendance Modes: Day/Eve
Assessment: There will be a variety of assessment methods, including individual and group assignments, essays, work-based projects, case studies and time constrained exams. Each module will typically have two assessments.
Progression Routes: B.Sc. Accountancy at Edge Hill or other HE Institution. Further Professional Accountancy Qualifications, such as ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA & CIPFA. Employment in a range of accountancy related positions. AAT Technician stage could be completed during Level 4.
Costs: Contact college for fees
Campus: Kirkby
Foundation Degree in Accounting