Accounting

What will I learn?

How businesses manage money
Learn how businesses track their income and spending, manage their finances and monitor their performance.

Recording financial information
Discover how accountants keep accurate records using accounting systems and bookkeeping techniques.

Preparing accounts
Create financial statements and learn how they show whether a business is successful and financially healthy.

Analysing performance
Use financial information to identify strengths and weaknesses, compare businesses and support decision-making.

Budgeting and planning
Explore how businesses plan for the future, manage costs and set financial targets.

Making business decisions
Investigate how businesses decide whether new products, projects or investments are likely to be profitable.

Companies and partnerships
Learn how larger businesses organise and report their finances, including partnerships and limited companies.

Professional and ethical responsibilities
Understand the importance of accuracy, honesty and ethical behaviour when handling financial information.

What you'll gain:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• The ability to interpret and evaluate financial information
• An understanding of how businesses manage money and make decisions
• Excellent preparation for university, apprenticeships and finance-related career

A Level Accounting is highly valued for progression into degrees and careers in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Business Management, Economics and Professional Services.

The course is assessed through two written examinations at the end of the second year.

Talks / visits from Accounting professionals