A Level Accounting
A 'number' of reasons why this course could be for you - A Level Accounting is a two year course which successfully supports students in starting to build their careers in Accounting, Finance and Business. A number of our previous students have moved on to world-class study. You will learn how to prepare and analyse key financial statements, and how to offer solutions to different types of business. This will equip you will key employability skills such as problem solving, using initiative and perseverance.
- Course Information
- Course Code
- LAACCNT
- Exam Board
- AQA
- Attendance Pattern
- Daytime
- Course Level
- Level 3
- Study Mode
- Full Time
- Course Location
- Langdale Road, Leyland
- Age Group
- School Leavers (16-18)
- Course Duration
- 2 years
- Overview
You will learn how to prepare and analyse key financial statements, and how to offer solutions to different types of business. This will equip you will key employability skills such as problem solving, using initiative and perseverance.
Studying Accounting really does offer many opportunities from developing your data skills, judging and justifying your decisions and an economic awareness including the potential to access an exciting world with high salaries and global travel. Financial acumen will help you succeed in many different careers! If you think about it, understanding money is important for in all areas of business, not just accounting and finance. After all money makes the world go around!
Course Highlights:
Guest speakers, trips to firms and workshops.
- Entry Requirements
Overall requirements for the A Level Programme at Runshaw College require a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5, in 5 separate national curriculum subjects (including a minimum of grade 4 in both English and Maths). It is expected that most students will study 3 subjects – the option of doing 4 subjects for students who have an average GCSE grade profile of 8 or above will be considered on an individual basis. For more information on your future career path, visit www.informedchoices.ac.uk. View all our A Level courses in detail by clicking here.
This must include Grade 5 English (Language or Literature) and Maths.
- How will I be assessed?
To enjoy the subject and be successful you will need to be logical and confident working with numbers and able to analyse what these numbers show. You do not need any previous knowledge of the subject. The aim of the course is to give you an understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin accounting theory and practice and its importance in a variety of organisations. Within the course you will study aspects of both Financial and Management Accounting.
In Year 1, the course is assessed internally via a formal assessment. In Year 2, there are two written examinations, which will comprise of a mixture of multiple choice questions, structured questions and extended answer questions.
- Progression Pathway
This course provides an excellent base for students progressing onto a wide range of degree courses at university including Accounting, Finance, Business Studies, Management and Economics.
It will also provide an excellent foundation for the further study of Accounting at professional level, as well as equipping you with the essential accounting skills needed in the business environment.
- Teaching & Assessment
Runshaw students receive excellent support from Accounting tutors who themselves are also examiners. Furthermore, we regularly have speakers from industry and students are also given opportunity to engage in events to help prepare them for life after college including entering competitions such as The Future Leaders Project and trips to firms including RSM which give insight into their next steps and help prepare them for assessment centres. Students also supported in applying for work experience programmes with some of the biggest names in industry!
- National Careers Service
For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.
