Accounting
A-level
One-year AS/two-year A-level
Do you enjoy solving problems? Financial decisions can make or break a business so it is an essential part of business development in all industries. If you would like to learn about the principles of accounting in business, finance and management then this subject will interest you.
Required qualifications
Five or more A*-C grades at GCSE including English language. You need to be confident in your numerical skills and it may be decided not to allow you to take this subject without at least a grade C in GCSE mathematics.
What will I study?
The course will focus on:
- accounting principles
- financial accounting
- final accounts
- management accounting
- company accounts.
On the course you will:
- produce and analyse accounting information
- carry out group and individual activities
- build on your analytical and evaluative skills
- enhance your ability to work with numbers
- meet industry professionals from global corporations.
Method of assessment
You will be assessed by four examination papers (two in each year). There is no coursework for this programme.
What will I be able to progress to?
You will be equipped to progress to university to study related subjects such as business, finance and economics or alternative subjects depending on your selection of other A-levels. You may also choose to move straight into employment. Shazia Malek (ex-Plashet School) studied this subject as one of her A-levels and achieved a grade B. She is now studying accounting and business management at the University of Westminster.
Other information
We also offer specialist pathways in financial services and economics for students confident that they would like to pursue further study and careers in these areas.