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A Level - Accounting

Course Information

Course TypeLevel 3

Duration2 Years

Awarding BodyAQA

In an age of global business, financial competency is of great importance. This course should appeal to students who enjoy working with numerical data, take pleasure in problem solving and have an interest in Business and Finance or Accounting. You will be able to analyse, interpret and evaluate accounting information and apply this to a range of accounting problems.

This course will introduce and develop financial and management accounting. Across the units studied you will:

Learn the fundamentals of record-keeping and the purposes, techniques and consequences of effective financial accounting.
Consider how financial accounting helps in the measuring, monitoring and planning of successful business operations.
Study business ownership, control, profitability, performance and budgeting.

This subject can open up a world of opportunities in careers or further study in the business and finance sectors. You will be provided with the skills and grounding knowledge required to study professional qualifications such as AAT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or CIOT. You will be provided with numerous networking opportunities with local and national accountancy businesses, opening doors to your future career.

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The Institute of Directors

The Institute of Directors Student Membership Scheme is a prestigious and exclusive link held between the IoD and One Sixth Form College. Gaining one of the 14 places on the Student Membership Scheme will allow you to have access to company directors, networking events, valuable work experience opportunities and make important links to potential employers.

This is a highly sought after opportunity that will look amazing on your CV and at a job interview. You will not only make links with top companies, but can participate in workshops on public speaking, effective networking, CV/interview practice and much more. As part of being a student member of the IoD, you will organise the Student Leadership Conference as a team, drawing on your links and skills learnt throughout the scheme.

STRIVE

Strive “Women in Business” is an opportunity for female students and male allies across the Business, Accounting and Economics department to understand the barriers that women still face in industry today. Students will have the opportunity to network with successful business owners from small and large organisations to provide the skills and knowledge required to inspire the female leaders of the future.

Entry Requirements

At least 6 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 , including GCSE English Language, and meeting the entry criteria of individual subjects (Level 2 vocational qualifications at Merit or Distinction will be treated as equivalent to one GCSE.)

Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics, grade 4 in GCSE English and a grade 5 in one other predominantly written based subject such as History, Geography or Sociology.