The Online A-Level Accounting Course, offered by Ed-Next, aims to develop your understanding of the purposes, principles, concepts and techniques of accounting.
Through studying this course you will develop skills such as numeracy, communication, analysis and evaluation in the context of accounting. You will learn about how accounting decisions are affected by economic, legal, ethical, social, environmental and technological influences. You will also learn to think methodically and critically which will prepare you for further study.
Online A-Level Accounting Course Structure
The Online A-Level Accounting course will include the following topics:
1. Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Introduction to financial accounting
- Recording financial data
- Checking accounting records
- Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss
2. Financial and Management Accounting
- Business entity concept
- Accounting concepts
- Further aspects of preparing primary accounts
- Limited Company accounts
- Ratio analysis and business performance
- Ratio Introduction to budgeting
- ICT within Accounting
3. Further Aspects of Financial Accounting
- Sources of Finance
- Incomplete records
- Partnership accounts
- Published accounts of Limited companies
- Accounting standards
- Stock valuation
4. Further Aspects of Management Accounting
- Manufacturing accounts
- Marginal, absorption and activity based costing
- Standard cost and variance analysis
- Capital Investment Appraisal
- Budgeting: Further considerations
- Social accounting
During this course you will use a mixture of lessons, activities, core reading and assessments.
What skills will Online A-Level Accounting students develop?
The Online A-Level Accounting Course develops:
- An understanding of the importance of effective accounting information systems and an awareness of their limitations through a critical consideration of current financial issues and modern business practices
- An understanding of the purposes, principles, concepts and techniques of accounting
- The transferable skills of numeracy, communication, ICT, application, presentation, interpretation, analysis and evaluation in an accounting context
- An appreciation of the effects of economic, legal, ethical, social, environmental and technological influences on accounting decisions
- A capacity for methodical and critical thought which would serve as an end in itself, as well as a basis for further study of accounting and other subjects.
Online A-Level Accounting Course Format
- 24/7 access to all your materials
- Course accessible on any portable device. It enables students to carry the classroom in their pockets
- Online Lessons and Assessments
- Interactive study environments, where you can collaborate with other students
- 12 Months Tutor Support
- Both Digital and Print resources
- Live chat functionality with tutors and students
- Direct links to media-rich and interactive learning resources
Course Duration
360 hours GLH (Guided Learning Hours)
Assessment
The course contains a number of assignments which your tutor will mark and give the student valuable feedback on. These are called Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs).
Examinations
AS Level
- Unit 1: ACCN1 Introduction to Financial Accounting- Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Unit 2: ACCN2 Financial and Management Accounting- Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
A2 Level
- Unit 3: ACCN3 Further Aspects of Financial Accounting- Written examination: 2 hours
- Unit 4: ACCN4 Further Aspects of Management Accounting- Written examination: 2 hours
AS + A2 = A level in Accounting. Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A-Level.
