Accounting

Course Description

Split between financial AND management accounting, topics covered are:

1.ÌýAn introduction to the role of the accountant in business

2.ÌýTypes of business organisation

3.ÌýThe double entry model

4.ÌýVerification of accounting records

5.ÌýAccounting concepts used in the preparation of accounting records

6.ÌýPreparation of financial statements of sole traders

7.ÌýLimited company accounts

8.ÌýAnalysis and evaluation of financial information

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10.ÌýMarginal costing

11.ÌýStandard costing and variance analysis

12.ÌýAbsorption and activity based costing

13.ÌýCapital investment appraisal

14.ÌýAccounting for organisations with incomplete records

15.ÌýPartnership accounts

16.ÌýAccounting for limited companies

17.ÌýInterpretation, analysis and communication of accounting information

18.ÌýThe impact of ethical considerations

The course covers all areas of the accounting function, from bookkeeping, to creation of financial statements, evaluation of financial data, financial forecasting, costing and professional ethics

A brilliant course for the financially minded with a career in finance, business, banking or future entrepreneurs.

Students need no prior knowledge of the subject in order to enrol.

Ìý

Paper 1

Financial accounting

Paper 2

Management Accounting

Financial literacy

Bookkeeping

Evaluation and completion of financial statements

Communication skills

Forecasting

Costing

Maths

Business

Ethics

Perfect for anyone looking to get into accounting or related courses at university.

Apprenticeships in the subject are also plentiful.

Assessed via exam (2 x 3 hour exams), 50% calculation, 50% written

Talks / visits from Accounting professionals

Accounting Alumni

Niamh Cochoran

Grant Thornton

Eryn Rowan

UHY

Jack Kay

Accounting, Law, Business

AAB

Trainee Accountant at Haines Watts

Niamh Cochoran

Grant Thornton

Eryn Rowan

UHY

Jack Kay

Accounting, Law, Business

AAB

Trainee Accountant at Haines Watts