A Level Accounting

Course code

MA037

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Attendance

Full time

Duration

2 years

Intake

September only

A-level Accounting helps you develop knowledge and understanding of the purposes of accounting . You can then look forward to learning all the skills you need to solve a variety of accounting problems . Its practical and academic aspects will enable you to acquire critical understanding of the way in which financial information is used when preparing accounts, and misused, as is the case in some accounting scandals!

You will cover the following topics

Bookkeeping
Bank reconciliation
Journals and correction of errors
Preparation of financial statements
Control accounts
Preparation of limited company accounts
Introduction to budgets
Introduction to management accounts
Partnership accounting
Bonus issue/rights issue of shares
Further ratio analysis
Capital investment appraisal
Break-even analysis
Professional ethics

100% exam

Career opportunities may include:

Accountancy
Personal Banking
Corporate Banking
Finance
Marketing
Human Resources

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:

Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For A-level programmes: 6 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (to include 3 GCSEs at grade 9-4 and 3 GCSEs at grade 9-5). Require grade 9-4 in English Language and Maths.
For A-level Accounting: Grade 9-5 English Language

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.

These may include:

Art Club
Chess Club
Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Gaming Hub
Music Club
Pride Club
Student Ambassador Scheme
A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

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