Accounting AS Level
Code ALV1
Course Level Level 3 Length of Course 1 Year
Entry Requirements
- 5 GCSEs at Grade A* to C including English Language and preferably Maths at Grade B
Plus Good personal reference demonstrating acceptable level of attendance and commitment to hard work
Course Content
An overview of the work of a Book Keeper/Accountant. The AS Level course will give you the basics needed to understand accountancy and the opportunity to progress on to further study or a career in this field.
The main focus will be placed upon book-keeping and the practical skills needed to record and present financial transactions in a small business. You will also look at how financial information is used within a business to help planning and decision making.
Progression
Many students who take accounting go on to study a wide range of university courses or specialise and become qualified accountants working for accountancy practices or within an organisation. Your financial acumen can support a wide number of other careers. With accountancy skills you could end up working in just about any area you choose.
What subjects can I study alongside this course?
Accountancy is complemented by a number of other A Levels including Business Studies, Economics, Law and Maths.




