A Level Accounting (including exam)

Key Points

• Learn the fundamental principles of management accounts and analysis.
• Gain the right qualifications to further your education and career.
• Get ready for university study and use this qualification towards UCAS points.

• Course developed using AQA syllabus.
• AQA exam included in the cost (AQA Specification: 7127).
• No entry requirements, no deadlines, no registration delays.

Studying your A Level

A Level Accounting allows you to learn and understand the fundamentals of accounting.

You’ll cover record keeping, decision making and planning. You’ll learn how all these elements are connected and how they can be applied to the running of a business.

Your studies will develop your understanding of principles of ethical behaviour, accounting principles and accounting techniques.

Included in the course bundle are the exams required to get qualified. The exam-style will test your knowledge through:

• Multiple choice
• Short answer questions
• Extended answer questions

Your exams will be at an exam centre near to you. We will aim to find you a place within 50 miles of your postcode, subject to centre capacity and exam availability. 

The exam board will be looking for you to confidently demonstrate knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, concepts and techniques.

Upon completion of you’re A Level Accounting, you will be able to interpret accounts and write reports for stakeholders. The qualification will also support progression to a related degree or further Accountancy qualifications.

Through relevant modules in financial accounting, management accounting and analysis you’ll learn the necessary skills to be an accounting professional. You’ll be able to interpret data, make financial recommendations and inform on decision making to help resolve problems.

Getting Started

Studying an A Level online allows you to enrol and start learning right away. You don’t have to squeeze a class into an already packed schedule. You’re able to learn whenever suits you best, at whatever pace suits you best.

As you’re completely in control of your studying you can set how quickly (or not) you go through the material. This means you’re able to enjoy the learning experience as it’s tailored towards your needs. The only specific deadline to work towards is your exam – exam sittings are held once per year in May or June.

Whenever you finish your assignments a dedicated tutor will be there to guide you. The tutor's support will help you develop your understanding of the subject. They’re also available to contact throughout your learning if you ever need extra assistance.

As you progress through your course, you will study the following modules:

• An introduction to the role of the accountant in business
• Types of business organisation
• 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
• Budgeting
• Marginal costing
• Standard costing and variance analysis
• Absorption and activity-based costing
• Capital investment appraisal
• Accounting for organisations with incomplete records
• Partnership accounts
• Accounting for limited companies
• Interpretation, analysis and communication of accounting information
• The impact of ethical considerations

At the end of each unit there is an assignment to complete. Once this has been completed and submitted to your tutor he or she will respond with your grade as well as detailed feedback. Following successful completion of each unit you’ll be exam ready!