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A Level Accounting

Key Facts

Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
Course Code: A1QAC
Start Date: September 2027
Awarding Body: Assessment & Qualifications Alliance (AQA)

Code: A1QAC
Please note, course costs shown are per year.

This A Level helps students to understand the responsibilities of the accountant and the impacts of their recommendations on the business and the wider environment.

Students will build knowledge and understanding of key concepts, principles and techniques that they can apply to real-life scenarios, developing the ability to solve problems logically, analyse data methodically, make reasoned choices and communicate their findings effectively.

Features and Benefits

This course provides a thorough grounding in the fundamental techniques of Accounting. The skills that are developed are useful across a wide range of subjects and careers.

Course Content

Course content includes analysis and evaluation of financial information, budgeting, accounting for limited companies, capital investment appraisal, and preparation of financial statements.

This A Level is a useful qualification, whether used professionally or personally, and an excellent complementary subject to Business, Economics or Maths.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements:
All Loughborough College Sixth Form courses have minimum entry requirements of at least five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language and Maths.

Subject Specific Entry Requirements:
GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 5.

Progression Opportunities

Upon completion of A Level Accounting, you will be prepared for further study at university or to explore options to study professional qualifications such as AAT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or CIOT.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.

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