A Level Accounting

This A Level Accounting course covers essential topics such as the double-entry model, budgeting, capital investment appraisal, and how to analyse accounting information. During your studies, you'll gain a solid foundation of knowledge in accounting to prepare you for university and beyond. Depending on your future career plans, A Levels we recommend studying alongside this accounting course are A Level Business Studies and A Level Economics.

Degrees this subject could lead to

For students who have completed this A Level Accounting course, you may want to consider studying a university degree in one of the following subject areas:

• Business
• Economics
• Marketing

Future career options

This course is ideal if you’re hoping to one day work in accounting or business management, however, the skills and knowledge you’ll gain on this course will also come in useful in roles such as marketing, economics, and office management.

A Level ACCOUNTING via distance learning

This A Level Accounting course is exactly the same as an A Level you would study at school or college, meaning you will take the same exams and get the same qualification. The only difference is that our courses are designed to be studied from home at your own pace, and you will receive full tutor support via email.

Course Content

Qualification code 7127

Unit 1 Introduction to financial accounting

• The role of the accountant in business
• Types of business organisation
• The double entry model
• Verification of accounting records
• Accounting concepts used in the preparation of accounting records

Unit 2 Introduction to financial statements

• Preparation of financial statement for sole traders
• Partnership accounts
• The implications of ethical considerations

Unit 3 Introduction to management accounting

• Budgeting
• Marginal costing
• Standard costing and variance analysis
• Absorption and activity-based costing

Unit 4: Financial statements for limited companies

• Limited company accounts
• Accounting for limited companies

Unit 5 Analysing and interpreting financial information

• Analysis and evaluation of financial information
• Capital investment appraisal
• Interpretation, analysis and communication of accounting information