A Level Accounting

If you’re thinking about becoming an accountant or building a career in finance, A Level Accounting can give you a great head start. It’s a useful qualification for progressing to university courses in accounting, finance or related subjects, and gives you a strong understanding of the financial side of business.

Pairing it with subjects such as business studies or economics can also give you a broader view of how businesses operate, from managing the numbers to understanding the wider commercial and economic picture.

You’ll learn how businesses record, manage and make sense of their finances, covering areas such as double-entry bookkeeping, financial statements, budgeting, investment and accounting ratios. You’ll see how financial information is used to understand performance and support important business decisions.

You’ll also develop your ability to work confidently with figures, interpret financial information and solve problems, giving you practical skills that can be useful in further study and a future career in accounting or finance.

Once you’ve completed your studies and passed your exams, you’ll gain a nationally recognised AQA A Level Accounting qualification, worth up to 56 UCAS points.

Why study A Level Accounting?

A great starting point for university and careers: If you’re considering university or a career in accounting, finance, banking or financial analysis, A Level Accounting can give you relevant knowledge and skills to build on.

Complements other A Levels: Accounting works well alongside subjects such as business studies, economics and maths, helping you build a broader understanding of business, finance and the wider economy.

See how the numbers shape business decisions: Explore how financial information is used to understand performance, plan ahead, and make important business decisions, giving you a practical understanding of the financial side of running a business.

Study on your terms: With flexible online learning, no fixed start dates, and full tutor support, you can shape your study schedule around your lifestyle. Great if you're balancing work or other responsibilities.