A' Level Accounting

This course covers a wide range of subjects, ranging from accounting information systems, to understanding the published accounts of limited companies – all knowledge you can apply in work or further studies.
 
Pre-requisites

Because it is a fully comprehensive course, there is no prior learning required for candidates wishing to enrol on the Accounting A Level course.
 
Support

You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

Assessment

Once you've enrolled on your chosen course(s), you'll receive all the information you need to arrange your own exams, including details of syllabuses, exam boards and dates. Exams are held in various parts of the UK.

Exams take place in January and June with the deadlines for submitting coursework being 1st October and 1st February respectively. Please note that exam fees are additional to course fees.

NB: To be able to sit your exams in June the deadline for submitting coursework is the 1st of February, if you have any questions about examinations please contact us.
 
Your Future Prospects

Whether your goal is to go on to Higher Education or you are keen to make a start in your chosen career, studying A Levels with the UK Learning College will help make these choices available to you in the future.

Key Topics
The Accounting Information SystemThe Determination of IncomeAccounting for Management and Decision MakingPublished Accounts of Limited Companies and Accounting Standards

What to do next ? - Three Easy Steps...

Step one: It's simple all you need to do now is choose if you want to pay in instalments or in full and then go to the buy now button at the top of the page.

Step Two: Once you have selected your payment option to enrol you will be redirected (this can take a few seconds) to our Paypal payment page for you to select your payment method and complete your purchase if paying online.

Step Three: Within 7 - 10 days your enrolment papers and course materials will be with you. A tutor along with your own dedicated support advisor will be allocated to you.

Private practice accountants provide accountancy services for businesses or individual clients. They may work for large or small accountancy practices, or freelance.

In general, accountants manage and monitor financial systems and budgets, and offer business financial advice to clients. Day-to-day activities vary according to the size and type of practice they work for, but may include:
preparing financial statements, business plans and budget reportsproducing annual and monthly accountsauditing financial systems and investigating any irregularitiesmanaging spending, costs, credit, payroll and investmentsadvising on and dealing with tax advising on financial and business issues to non-financial members of staff or to clientsfinancial planning and forecastinghelping businesses to improve their finances, or dealing with insolvenciesfinding and preventing fraud (known as forensic accountancy).

A key role for private practice accountants is carrying out audits, which are independent assessments of a company’s financial position. During an audit, accountants examine the company accounts, look at the company's current practices and recommend improvements.

Private practice accountants deal mainly with audits, tax and accounts for fee-paying clients, whilst management accountants deal more with strategic financial management within companies

Hours and Environment

Accountants normally work 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. They may need to work extra hours at busy times. Flexible working is common. Part-time work and job sharing may also be available.

Accountants are office-based. They may carry out audits at clients' premises, so they may need to travel and spend time away from home. Dress code is usually formal.

Skills and Interests
 To be an accountant you should:have good mathematical skillsbe able to plan and present informationunderstand business and economics enjoy analysing data and solving problemsbe able to create a good rapport with clientshave good negotiating skills and be able to act on your own judgementhave information technology skillsbe discreet, tactful and assertive.

Opportunities

Job prospects are good, and there is scope to move into industry and commerce or the public sector. See the Public Finance Accountant and Management Accountant profiles for more information about working in other sectors. Accountants often move between firms of different sizes to gain promotion and experience.

Accountants working for private firms may become partners of the firm and so increase their income and reputation.

UK accountancy qualifications are recognised across the world so there may be opportunities to work abroad.

Annual Income

Figures are intended as a guideline only. Salaries can depend on the size of the accountancy practice and the accountant's level of experience and qualifications.

Trainee or part-qualified accountants may earn between £16,000 and £23,000 a year.
Qualified accountants could earn between £28,000 and £40,000.
Private practice accountants with ten years' experience could earn up to £100,000.