Accounting

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Accounting can be studied at ncn High Pavement Sixth Form College.

This course can also be studied over two years, or as an intensive one-year programme for post-sixth form students or those aged 19+ at ncn Lace Market ‘A’ Level Centre.

Accounting is a practical course which develops an understanding of basic accounting principles and techniques. It is divided into four units studeied over two years. The level of Maths required for ‘A’ Level Accounting is not high but confidence with numbers and mathematical concepts would be an advantage.

Length

  • 'AS' in Year 1
  • 'A2' in Year 2

Entry Requirements

'AS': at least Grade B in GCSE Mathematics
'A2': at least Grade E in 'AS' Accounting

Course Content

2 units at 'AS' Level, including:

  • Accounting Principles: an introduction to basic accounting methods
  • Accounting Applications: the use of accounting methods in organisations

2 units at 'A2' Level, including:

  • Company Accounts and Interpretation: the analysis and interpretation of company accounts
  • Management Accounting: using accounts to manage budgets and expenditure within a business

Assessment

Examinations.

Aims & Ambitions

A Higher Education course in Accountancy, Economics, or related areas or a career in one of these areas.