Accounting

A Level

Accounting is a process that ensures the financial health of an organisation. It is an integral business function that not only supports businesses from a financial perspective, it also informs strategy, helps organisations to stay up-to-date with their financial and legal obligations and ensures the financial longevity of the company – making Accountants incredibly in demand!

In A Level Accounting, students will gain an invaluable insight into the role of Accounting, and will explore the wide range of skills needed to progress to a related career, including the ethics behind responsible finances. Building on skills such as problem solving, data analysis and reasoning, students will particularly focus on accounting information systems and the constructs of financial accounts and the management of financial information. For students hoping to progress to a career in Accounting, this really is a course not to be missed.

The examining body for this qualification is AQA.

Specific requirements

You’ll need to meet the entry criteria for your chosen pathway plus a grade 5 in GCSE Maths.

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HNC takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. This information is for guidance only. The College reserves the right to update and amend course information and entry criteria as and when necessary. Please note that from time to time we may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on applicant demand and other factors. Please check this website for the latest information and our current course offer.

Your learning experience

Topics include:

  • The accounting system from double entry to verifying records
  • Accounting concepts
  • The preparation of final accounts – sole trader, partnership, limited company
  • Analysis of financial information
  • Financial modelling – budgeting, costing, investment appraisal,

An Enriching Experience

Studying A Level Accounting at HNC is an enriching experience. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and interests, broadening your horizons and building your cultural capital. These experiences are integral to life at HNC and will help you to stand out from the crowd. Some of the experiences our A Level Accounting students will enjoy include:

  • High value work placements with local employers
  • A chance to take part in national competitions, such as the Young Enterprise challenge
  • Connections with leading employers including PwC, with the potential to secure an internship or degree level apprenticeship
  • The opportunity to put your skills and knowledge into action, including as a Business Ambassador hosting College events
  • Taking part in lunchtime enrichments such as Investor Challenge, Journalism, Current Events and Chess Club

Enlightening Opportunities

We are proud of the unique experiences that are available to our students both inside and outside of the classroom. Our subject specialists will instil in you a love of learning, and challenge you to develop the required skills you’ll need to achieve the life-changing qualifications that will lead you to your dream career. Throughout your studies, your teachers will create an environment where you will be encouraged to discuss a wide-range of topics which will support you to develop an enlightened approach to the world around you. These discussions will be linked to your passions, study programme and your wider career ambitions.

How will you be assessed?

This course is assessed via two examinations.

Where does it lead?

A Level Accounting supports students progress on to an exciting variety of higher education courses, ranging from Accountancy and Law to Economics and Business Management. An increasing number of students at HNC have also successfully progressed to degree level apprenticeships too.

Popular degree pathways for students who complete this course include:

  • Business
  • Business Management
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Law
  • Economics
Good to Know
Accounting is an in-demand career. The demand for Accountants continues to grow year on year, making it an incredibly stable profession.
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