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ACCOUNTING AS LEVEL

Provider
Distance Learning Centre
Summary
This popular course covers all the areas of expertise required to reach ‘A’ level standard and reflects the changes in examinations of recent years.

About the Course

Target
anyone
Entry requirements
In general we will only admit students for A Level who have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C and above or equivalent qualifications. These would ideally include English and Maths.
Outcome
ACCOUNTING AS LEVEL

At the end of the course, you should be able not only to produce final accounts, but also to interpret a wide variety of financial documents. ‘A’ level Accounting provides the perfect theoretical background for someone planning a career in accountancy.
Content
Each lesson begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study. Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions. There are thirteen tutor-marked assignments (known as TMAs).

The Syllabus:

This course prepares candidates for the AQA Accounting AS level syllabus 5121, for examination in 2008 and later years. Most candidates will then study the A2 syllabus 6121. The full Advanced Level qualification comprises AS and A2. We have chosen this syllabus as it is the most suited for distance learning.

You can find out more information on this syllabus on AQA’s website - AQA – http://www.aqa.org.uk/

The course offers a choice for the first unit so altogether there are four modules:

AS:
  • The accounting informational system or introduction to published accounts
  • Financial accounting
  • Introduction to management accounting

    Additional Reading:
    Business Accounting Vol. 1, F. Wood and A. Sangster, 8th edition, FT Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-273-63742-8 and 'A' Level Accounting , F. Wood and A. Sangster, FT Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-582-47740-9.

  • Cost
    £245
    Enrolment

    Availability

    Duration
    variable - self study
    Provider
    Distance Learning Centre

    Venues

    Main Swaledale
    4 Coaley Lane
    Newbottle, Houghton le Spring
    Tyne & Wear
    DH4 4SQ
    UNITED KINGDOM

    Telephone 0845 129 7238

    Fax 0845 129 7239

    Website http://www.distance-learning-centre.co.uk

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