A-Level Accounting Fast Track Course – AQA

UK Open College

Vocational qualification

Distance

£ 449 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification Level 3

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Payment Options Available

A Level Accountancy Fast Track course. This A Level course can be completed from home at your own pace from anywhere in the world. Students can enrol anytime 365 days a year and once registered can be studying within days. No set term times and no enrolment dates.
An understanding of the importance of effective accounting information systems and an awareness of their limitations
An understanding of the purposes, principles, concepts and techniques of accounting
The transferable skills of numeracy, communication, ICT, application, presentation, interpretation, analysis and evaluation in an accounting context
An appreciation of the effects of economic, legal, ethical, social, environmental and technological influences on accounting decisions

Facilities

Location

Start date

Distance Learning

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

For those students with aspirations of becoming a fully qualified accountant or hoping to move into further education in the near future then an A level course in accounting provides the ideal platform to build from. Acknowledged and recognised worldwide an A level in any subject on your CV speaks volumes.

No previous qualifications or skills required.

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Subjects

  • Infection
  • Health Management
  • Health Administration
  • Office IT
  • Composition
  • Admninistration
  • Healthcare
  • Medical
  • Medical training
  • Ms Office
  • Record Keeping
  • Clinical
  • Interpretation
  • Evaluation
  • Financial
  • Communication Training
  • Financial Training

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Allocated Upon Enrolment

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Course programme

Course Syllabus

Learners will complete 5 units of study in total as listed below.

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
  • 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
UNIT 2: INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
  • Preparation of financial statement for sole traders
  • Accounting for organisations with incomplete records
  • Partnership accounts
  • The implications of ethical considerations
UNIT 3: INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
  • Budgeting
  • Marginal costing
  • Standard costing and variance analysis
  • Absorption and activity-based costing
UNIT 4: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR LIMITED COMPANIES
  • Limited company accounts
  • Accounting for limited companies
UNIT 5: ANALYSING AND INTERPRETING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
  • Analysis and evaluation of financial information
  • Capital investment appraisal
  • Interpretation, analysis and communication of accounting information
Assessment

There will be 2 paper-based exams, which will cover all of the units studied. A more detailed breakdown of the exam details is provided below:

Paper 1

  • Type: Written examination
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Assessed: Sections 1-8, and 14-18 of the subject content

Assessment format: 3 compulsory sections.

  • Section A has 10 multiple choice questions and several short answer questions. The section is worth 40 marks
  • Section B has two structured questions each worth 20 marks. The section is worth 40 marks
  • Section C has two extended answer questions worth 25 marks. The section is worth 50 marks.

Paper 2

Type: Written examination

Duration: 3 hours

  • Assessed: Sections 1-3, 8-13, and 17-18 of the subject content
Assessment format: 3 compulsory sections.
  • Section A has 10 multiple choice questions and several short answer questions. The section is worth 30 marks
  • Section B has two structured questions each worth 20 marks. The section is worth 40 marks
  • Section C has two extended answer questions worth 25 marks. The section is worth 50 marks

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A-Level Accounting Fast Track Course – AQA

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