Awarding Body: AQA

The AS level modules includes:
Module 1 The Accounting Information System
Module 2 Financial Accounting
Module 3 Introduction to Management Accounting
The AS may be awarded as a discrete qualification or count as 50% of the A2.

The A2 level modules include:
Module 4 Further Aspects of Financial Accounting
Module 5 Published Accounts of Limited Companies
Module 6 Further Aspects of Management Accounting

Student Information Sheet

Download the Accounting Student Information Sheet.

Course Description

Aim

• The course develops knowledge and understanding of the purposes of accounting and the concepts and techniques of financial statements and management accounting.
• At the end of A2 level Accounting, the students are able to undertake professional accounting tasks confidently, such as double-entry book-keeping, bank reconciliation, as well as assist in the preparation of financial statements.
• The course contributes to an understanding of spiritual, moral, ethical and social issues of business, as the students consider the non-financial aspects of accounting, which question profitability as the sole or main determinant of the company's policy.

Relevance

• The qualification provides exemption from certain professional qualifications and NVQ assessment levels in some business areas.
• The course provides the underpinning knowledge and valuable experience for aspiring professionals who are preparing for any management role.
• The accounting profession offers a number of varied career opportunities in Chartered Accountancy, Management Accountancy, industry and the public sector.
• A2 Level Accounting gives an excellent foundation for further study in this subject or in related subjects in higher education.

Assessment

AS level: three written examinations.
A2 level: three written examinations.

Informal assessment is continuous throughout AS and A2 by regular marked assignments set by the tutor.

Entry Requirements

GCSE mean score of 5.5, including English and Mathematics at grade C or above. Many of the examination questions require written answers rather than calculations.

Testamonials

Student Comments

"The distance learning facility provides such an experience and so many opportunities I would recommend it to anyone. It pushed me towards a career in accounts - one that I would never have considered if I hadn't taken this course."
Rhiannon Coleman, Bridgnorth Endowed School

Teacher's Comments

"It would have been impossible to provide Accounting for our students without the services of Nelson Thornes Distance Learning, and along with the other courses they have provided over the years it has added to our curricular provision and secured us a number of students who may well have gone elsewhere."
Alin Phelps, Bridgnorth Endowed School