NEW Accounting and Finance

V Level

In this brand new V Level in Accounting and Finance, you’ll gain an understanding of how finance and accounts are used to support decision making within business. You’ll build knowledge in key accounting principles, financial performance analysis, budgeting, investments and ethical and regulatory accounting framework. This course particularly emphasises the practical application of accounting and finances in real-world organisations and provides a strong foundation for progressing to a role in business, finance and accounting.

The examining body for this qualification is Pearson.

Specific requirements

You’ll need to meet the entry criteria for your chosen pathway plus a grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics

For further information on the pathways, please click here.

NOTE: You are unable to study this course alongside A Level Accounting.

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:

Financial and accounting principles
Financial statement analysis
Budgeting
Business decision making
Ethics, governance and regulation
Communication of financial information

An Enriching Experience

Studying V Level Accounting and Finance 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 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 course work and external examinations

Where does it lead?

V Level Accounting and Finance supports students progress on to an exciting variety of higher education courses, ranging from Accountancy to Economics and Business Management.

Popular degree pathways for students who complete this course include: