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.