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Accounting AS/A Level Norton/Peaks 5 GCSEs at A* - C. Must include English Language and Mathematics. AS year one, A level year two September 2014

About the course Accounting is a specialist study within the business area. It focuses on how businesses keep records of their financial transactions and then prepare financial statements and analyse how well the business is performing. It is an important aspect of all businesses that they manage their finances well in order to be successful. In the AS year you will learn various different aspects of book keeping (recording) as well as how to prepare the year end accounts for a variety of business types such as sole traders and partnerships, as well as non-profit making organisations such as clubs and societies. There will be an introduction to management accounting topics which help decision making within a business such as budgeting future cash flow. At A2 the financial accounting topics are studied to a greater depth, relating to limited companies. The cost and management accounting topics studied at A2 include capital investment appraisal, budgeting and different costing techniques. The use of accounting information will be applied to management decision making. An additional course in Computerised Accounts, leading to a recognised qualification using Sage Accounting Software, will be on offer. It is important that you provide your own calculator for lessons and exams. Will this subject suit me? The ideal student for this subject is one who likes solving numerical problems. The mathematics element is not difficult but it is really important that you get satisfaction from working with figures and get a kick from balancing the books for example. Personal study time A Level students are expected to devote as much time outside the classroom to their studies as in lessons (practice is essential for progress). Homework will be set regularly in order to master the techniques learnt in class. Regular tests/assessments will be held. Assessment Examinations at the end of each year.

Qualification title AS/A Level Accounting Where can it lead? Many students apply to study Accounting/Financial Management and Business related courses at University. If you want to become a qualified accountant it is worth checking which degree courses give the maximum exemptions from the exams required by the different professional bodies. Some students are successful in gaining employment with Chartered Accountants directly after A level and then studying whilst they work, for the AAT qualification and a professional accounting qualification. How to apply School pupils in Sheffield should apply on-line with the help of their school. Other students can apply using a paper application form available from any college campus, by phoning 0114 2602600, or downloading one from our website.