A level Accounting helps students to understand the responsibilities of the accountant and the impact of their recommendations on the business and the wider environment. Students will build knowledge and understanding of key concepts, principles, and techniques that they can apply to real-life scenarios, developing the ability to solve problems logically, analyze data methodically, make reasoned choices, and communicate effectively. Throughout the course a variety of accounting problems are encountered, as is the interpretation of accounting statements, reports, tables, graphs, and charts. Students will develop a wide range of skills across the course including recording transactions using double entry bookkeeping, verifying the accuracy of the bookkeeping, and correcting any errors. Students will prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, including recording adjustments, by applying knowledge of accounting concepts.
6 GCSEs between 9 to 4 (A*-C) for including 2 of English, Maths or Science. 2 should be at least grade 6 (B). GCSE Maths grade 9-6 (higher tier) is required.
Component 1: Percentage of total marks: 50%. 3-hour exam – 50% numerical work and 50% written work (short essay – 6 marks and 2 long essays – 25 marks each). An introduction to the role of the accountant in business, Types of business organization, The double entry model, Verification of accounting records, Accounting concepts used in the preparation of accounting records, Preparation of financial statements of sole traders, Limited company accounts, Analysis and evaluation of financial information, Accounting for organizations with incomplete records, Partnership accounts. Component 2 Percentage of total marks: 50% 3-hour exam – 50% numerical work and 50% written work (short essay – 6 marks and 2 long essays – 25 marks each). This unit of study includes Budgeting, Marginal costing, Standard costing and variance analysis, Absorption and activity-based costing, and Capital investment appraisal.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Chichester Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5PB |
A level Accounting helps students to understand the responsibilities of the accountant and the impact of their recommendations on the business and the wider environment. Students will build knowledge and understanding of key concepts, principles, and techniques that they can apply to real-life scenarios, developing the ability to solve problems logically, analyze data methodically, make reasoned choices, and communicate effectively. Throughout the course a variety of accounting problems are encountered, as is the interpretation of accounting statements, reports, tables, graphs, and charts. Students will develop a wide range of skills across the course including recording transactions using double entry bookkeeping, verifying the accuracy of the bookkeeping, and correcting any errors. Students will prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, including recording adjustments, by applying knowledge of accounting concepts.
6 GCSEs between 9 to 4 (A*-C) for including 2 of English, Maths or Science. 2 should be at least grade 6 (B). GCSE Maths grade 9-6 (higher tier) is required.
Component 1: Percentage of total marks: 50%. 3-hour exam – 50% numerical work and 50% written work (short essay – 6 marks and 2 long essays – 25 marks each). An introduction to the role of the accountant in business, Types of business organization, The double entry model, Verification of accounting records, Accounting concepts used in the preparation of accounting records, Preparation of financial statements of sole traders, Limited company accounts, Analysis and evaluation of financial information, Accounting for organizations with incomplete records, Partnership accounts. Component 2 Percentage of total marks: 50% 3-hour exam – 50% numerical work and 50% written work (short essay – 6 marks and 2 long essays – 25 marks each). This unit of study includes Budgeting, Marginal costing, Standard costing and variance analysis, Absorption and activity-based costing, and Capital investment appraisal.