AS/A Level Accounting

Accounting AS/A Level

Who is the course for?
The course is suitable for any one who enjoys working with figures. It is particularly suitable for anyone who would like to run their own business or have a well-paid job as an accountant.

What is the course about?
Accounting looks at how firms produce and use financial statements to help them in their decision-making processes. The subject offers a broad foundation that investigates many different types of businesses. Accounting is a process that involves recording, classifying and summarising business transactions. The aim is to generate financial information that can be utilised by a range of people, and that will help in decision making.

Will I need anything else?
A calculator

How long & often do I attend?
You will need to attend 3 sessions each week (4.5 hrs).

How will I be assessed?
You will be required to pass examinations that focus upon data response and case study style questions. There is no coursework element to this course.

What opportunities will this lead to?
You could progress to a professional qualification such as the AAT or CIMA qualifications or to a BA Honours degree in Accounting and Finance. Following this you could enter employment in a financial role within a company or you could train 'on the job' as a trainee accountant.