The course encourages students to understand the role and develop the skills of the accountant in developing and evaluating accounting information systems and in preparing financial and management accounting information apply the principles and techniques of accounting in the preparation of financial and management accounting information including using the double entry model to: record transactions; prepare financial statements for different types of organisations; and prepare management accounting information to enable management to plan, control and make decisions analyse and evaluate a range of financial and management information and communicate the outcomes numerically and verbally evaluate the impact of ethical considerations on the accountant and the duty to be truthful and accurately represent the facts when preparing and presenting accounting information, undertaking financial decision making and addressing the concerns of stakeholders develop the ability to solve problems logically, analyse data methodically, make reasoned and justified decisions and use different reporting methods to communicate these to stakeholders
| Study level | Cost |
|---|---|
| 19+ | please enquire |
You will be assessed through the completion of 2 exam papers, which are 3 hours each. Both are written exams worth 120 marks and make up 50% of your A-Level grade.
Paper 1:
Questions - Three 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 each worth 25 marks. The section is worth 50 marks
Paper 2:
Questions - Three 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 each worth 25 marks. The section is worth 50 marks
A qualification in accounting will always be helpful – whether it's used professionally or personally. This course helps students to understand the responsibilities of the accountant and the impacts of their recommendations on the business and the wider environment.
Students will build knowledge and understanding of key concepts, principles and techniques that they can apply to real life scenarios, developing the ability to solve problems logically, analyse data methodically, make reasoned choices and communicate effectively.
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