Accounting A Level

Pre-requisites
None
Qualification
'A’ Level in Accounting
Specification
AQA A-Level Accounting (2120)
Support and benefits

Flexible terms times
Stepped learning approach
Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
Access to the ICS online Student Community, allowing you to interact withother students and browse our resource library

















































A Level Accounting Key topics


Unit 1 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
This unit is designed as a foundation for the A Level Accounting course and covers double-entry procedures as applied to the accounting systems of sole traders.
You will develop an understanding of how the double-entry system operates and develop skills in keeping accurate accounting records. You will be able to record a variety of transactions, working from original documents and using the appropriate books of original entry.


Unit 2 - Financial and Management Accounting
This unit provides you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of financial accounting and introduces you to some of the ways in which financial accounting can provide valuable information for measuring and monitoring business performance and for planning future business operations.
You will develop the ability to produce final accounts and balance sheets for sole traders as well as limited companies. You will be able to make more complex adjustments to final accounts. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts which underlie the preparation of financial statements and to explain how these are applied to a variety of situations.


Unit 3 - Further Aspects of Financial Accounting
In this unit, you will have the opportunity to develop their understanding of financial accounting techniques which can be applied where a business does not maintain a complete accounting system. You will also have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the techniques and procedures which are relevant to partnerships.
You will also develop further their understanding of financial accounting in relation to limited companies by developing an understanding of the content of published accounts and their importance to various user groups. You will be able to extend your range of advanced techniques and knowledge of accounting by the study of cash flow statements and accounting standards.


Unit 4 - Further Aspects of Management Accounting
This unit provides an opportunity for you to develop further the ways in which accounting techniques can be used to aid the management of a business and contribute to effective decision-making.
You will develop an understanding of manufacturing accounts and certain cost concepts, including contribution, overhead absorption, activity based costing, standard costing and variance analysis.
A Level Law Course Code
H01
Technical Requirements
Awareness of current affairs in newspapers and periodicals is recommended.
ICS Support Period
The support period for the above accounts A Level is 18 months.



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A Level Accounting Outline
You’ll complete six formative assessments and six exams during your course.
Assessment Breakdown
AQA AS Units – AS Award 1121
Unit 1 – ACCN1 Introduction to Financial Accounting

50% of AS, 25% of A Level
1 hour 30 minutes written examination
80 raw marks (100 UMS)
Four compulsory questions – each carrying a variable number of marks, each with a variable number of sub-questions.
Available January and June
Unit 2 – ACCN2 Financial and Management Accounting

50% of AS, 25% of A Level
1 hour 30 minutes written examination
80 raw marks (100 UMS)
Four compulsory questions – each carrying a variable number of marks, each with a variable number of sub-questions.
Available January and June
A2 Units – A2 Award 2121
Unit 3 – ACCN3 Further Aspects of Financial Accounting

25% of A Level
2 hour written examination
90 raw marks (100 UMS)
Four compulsory questions – each carrying a variable number of marks, each with a variable number of sub-questions. This unit is synoptic.
Available January and June
Unit 4 – ACCN4 Further Aspects of Management Accounting

25% of A Level
2 hour written examination
90 raw marks (100 UMS)
Four compulsory questions – each carrying a variable number of marks, each with a variable number of sub-questions. This unit is synoptic.
Available January and June
Notes
Formative assessments are intended to help both you and your tutor measure your progress through the course, highlighting any areas where revision is necessary. Formative assessments do not, however, count towards your final grade.
The exams are held in January and June of each year. Please note that exam fees are additional to your course fees.