Accounting - AS/A2 Levels
One-Two years
Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs at Grades A* - C including English Language and Mathematics.
Course Content
As well as possessing excellent numeracy and literacy skills, today’s accountants need to be skilled communicators as your prime role will be evaluating and advising how businesses can best meet their objectives. An A Level in Accounting is very challenging, calling for commitment, an analytical approach and an interest in modern business. This course provides an excellent foundation in modern accounting techniques, and covers aspects of both Financial and Management Accounting, including:
• Book-keeping and accounting records
• Profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and budgeting
• Business finance, partnership accounting, limited
company accounts
• Manufacturing accounts
• Costing systems
• Capital investment.
You’ll study two modules at both AS and A2 level, and each module will be assessed by an external examination.
Course running at Northampton
(AS Level (First Year): Northampton: LALEVELFT FBAS; A Level (Second Year): Northampton: LALEVELFT FBA2* *Only use this code if you will have completed your AS year and want direct entry into 2nd year)
