Accounting / Finance
Dudley College of Technology - Dudley
01384363000
The Broadway, Dudley, DY1 4AS
Course summary

This A Level helps students to understand the responsibilities of the accountant and the impacts of their recommendations on the business and the wider environment. Students will build knowledge and understanding of key concepts, principles, and techniques that they can apply to real-life scenarios, developing the ability to solve problems logically, analyse data methodically, make reasoned choices and communicate their findings effectively. An introduction to the role of the accountant in business: - Types of business organisations - The double entry model - Verification of accounting records - Accounting concepts used in the preparation of accounting records - Preparation of financial statements of sole traders - Limited company accounts - Analysis and evaluation of financial information - Budgeting - Marginal costing - Standard costing and variance analysis - Absorption and activity based costing - Capital investment appraisal - Accounting for organisations with incomplete records - Partnership accounts - Accounting for limited companies - Interpretation, analysis and communication of accounting information

Entry requirements

To study A levels, you will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs including two at grade 6 and three at grade 5. English language must be at a minimum of grade 4.

How you'll be assessed

A Level Accounting is examined via 2 written exam papers, each paper is 3 hours.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityDudley
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressThe Broadway, Dudley, DY1 4AS