Accounting

Course Overview

Accounting teaches the student how to manage the finances of a small or large business. It appeals to those who are numerate, have a methodical mind, and enjoy the logic of figures.

Areas studied within this course include:

Financial Accounting:

Final Accounts of a sole trader
Double-entry book-keeping
Banking

The Preparation and Interpretation of Financial Accounts:

Partnership accounting
Company accounting
Ratio analysis

Costing and Accounting for Control:

Manufacturing accounts
Stock control
Budgeting
Break-even analysis

Investment and Financial Decision Making:

Social accounting
Capital investment
Investment ratios

Duration:Two years | Qualification: A Level | Level: Level 3

Delivery

The course is delivered through a variety of teaching methods. Team and group work is encouraged and independent study is essential.

The course is of a practical nature and the class atmosphere is lively, with a great deal of student participation.

Work is all based on real-life situations, which call for accuracy and the ability to handle a large volume of information.

Requirements

GCSE English at grade C is recommended.

Progression

AS/A Level Accounting combines well with other subjects such as Business Studies, Economics and Law. It can lead to a degree in accounting, or accounting and finance, or combined degrees, such as accounting law or accounting and management.

All businesses, charitable organisations, schools, doctors – even pop stars – need their books kept at some point so the employment rate is high.

The majority of Accounting students progress to Aberystwyth, Bristol, Cardiff, UWIC, Swansea and Swansea Metropolitan. Each of these universities offers Accounts degrees at different level entry requirements.