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A-Level Accounting (AS/A2)

Course Code: ODL149

This is the AS/A2 Accounting home learning course. This course is the full A-Level course. A-Levels are split up into two parts. The first part is called the AS level, this is half of an A-level. To turn an AS Level into a full A-level you then do the second half of the course which is called "A2".

On completion of this course students will be able to understand:

• The Accounting Information System 
• Determination of Income 
• Accounting for Management 
• Decision Making 
• Published Accounts of Limited Companies 
• Accounting Standards

Course Content

Unit 1: The Basic Accounting Information System 

• Accounting records - documents used in business transactions
• Accounting records - initial entries
• Accounting records - ledgers
• Accounting records - petty cash book
• The trial balance
• Final accounts - a basic introduction
• The general journal
• Checking the ledger
• Computers in accounting - social accounting

Unit 2: Financial accounts: More advanced techniques

• Accounting principles, concepts and conventions
• Making adjustments
• Fixed value assets, depreciation and disposals
• Further study of journals, trading and profit and loss accounts, and balance sheets
• Manufacturing accounts
• An introduction to limited companies
• Published accounts - form, use and users
• An introduction to cash flow statements

Unit 3: An Introduction to Management Accounting

• Ratio analysis 
• Types of costs, marginal costing and break-even analysis 
• Budgetary control 
• Social accounting

Unit 4: Financial Accounting: Specialised Accounts and Finance 

• Incomplete records 
• Non-profit-making organisations 
• Partnership accounts 
• Valuation of assets 
• Types of business organisation and sources of finance

Unit 5: Limited Companies: More Detailed Study 

• Published accounts 
• Cash flow statements 
• Interpretation of accounts 
• Accounting standards

Unit 6: Management Accounting: Further Aspects 

• Absorption costing 
• Costing methods and decision-making 
• Standard costing 
• Capital expenditure — investment appraisal 
• Non-financial considerations in decision-making

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Qualifications

The course leads to the an A-Level Accounting (AS/A2) issued by AQA upon completion of your course. Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level.

Course Questions & Answers

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

There are no previous skills needed to enrol on this course.

Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

This is a fast-track A-level course and the final sitting for this examinations is Summer 2009. Your free Tutor Support also finishes at this time. This makes this course perfect for completing quickly.

What is included in the cost of my course?

• You will receive your official course manual
• A4 folder containing assignments 
• A stationery pack is also provided including paper, envelopes, pens and folders. 
• Unlimited online tutor support 
• FREE quality record bag to keep all of your home learning materials in

Are there any additional costs?

Students will need to arrange and pay for their examinations at a local school, college or assessment centre. Details of examination dates and examination enrolment deadlines are included in the 'Student Welcome Pack'. Students should check examination board website for final examination sitting dates for this specification.

How do I get my work assessed?

Returning your work is simple. We provide an online learning environment for our A Level courses that allows you to submit your work electronically via your computer. You also have the option of returning your assessments via Email if you so wish.

What do I do if I still have questions?

Please feel free to use the Contact Us Form on this website. A home learning course tutor will respond as soon as possible.

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