A-Level Accounting

Course Code: BA135
Award Level 3, Similar to - NVQ Level 3, A-Level

This A-Level Accounting home study course is a fascinating insight in to modern business and commerce techniques. Accounting is a contemporary and “real world” subject. Accounting students can benefit greatly from drawing on experience of employment, experience as consumers and what they see in the media.

In this A-level Accounting Course is based on the new syllabus and so you will gain an understanding of how businesses work; how the world around them affects decision-making within a business; what leads to change and how businesses respond to these issues; and the range of perspectives that can be taken on business activities. It also helps develop a range of important and transferable skills: data skills; presenting arguments and making recommendations on the basis of the available evidence; and problem solving.

Course Content

AS Level

Introduction to Financial Accounting
Financial and Management Accounting

A Level

Further aspects of Financial Accounting
Futher aspects of Management Accounting

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manuals and study guide plus tutor support by telephone, mail or email. Your A-level course materials will be sent out in the post and once you enrol on this A-Level course, you will receive a welcome telephone call from your course tutor who will spend some time talking you through the course.

Qualifications

Upon successful completion of this home learning course you will receive an A-Level in Accounting (AS/A2) issued by AQA. Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level. We have chosen this syllabus as it is the best suited to distance learning.

Course Questions & Answers

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You will need to have a reasonable grade GCSE or "O" Level in Accounting as the concepts in the A-Level Accounting course follow on and use some of the knowledge you will have gained.

Q: Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

We provide you with a full 24 months to complete your home learning course, this is a lot more time than you need so that you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines – this course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

Learning documentation and course materials
Unlimited tutor support via email

Q: Is there a required reading list?

Yes, you will be required to study from the following textbooks:

Frank Wood & Alan Sangster: Business Accounting, Vol 1. ISBN: 0273681494
Alan Sangster: Frank Wood's A-Level Accounting GCE Year 2. ISBN: 0273685325

Textbooks can be purchased from any good bookshop or you can purchase them directly from us.

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

Yes, you will need to take the standard A-Level examinations in order to fully complete this course. The examinations run on specific dates which can be obtained by visiting the AQA website. Students are required to book examinations.

Q: Are there any additional costs?

You will need to purchase the books listed above, would also recommend that you obtain a good quality scientific calculator and you will generally be required to pay a small fee to take your examinations at the examining centre that you choose.

Q: What if I live outside the UK?

You are still able to study this A-Level course. You will however be required to take the examinations within the UK as this is the only gauranteed way to access examining centres.