A' Level Accounting CIE

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This A' Level Accounting Course will help you to understand the responsibilities of the accountant and the impacts of their recommendations on the business and the wider environment. You 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 effectively.

This course is designed to build naturally on GCSE understanding with minimal duplication of content.

Candidates for the Cambridge International A' Level Accounting study the following topics:-

Financial Accounting 
Year 1 - AS

The accounting cycle
Accounting for non-current assets
Reconciliation and verification
Preparation of financial statements:
– adjustments
– sole traders
– partnerships
– limited companies
Analysis and communication of accounting information to stakeholders

Year 2 - A Level
Preparation of financial statements:
– manufacturing businesses
– not for profit organisations
– limited companies
– International Accounting Standards
– auditing and stewardship of limited companies
Business purchase and merger
Consignment and Joint venture accounts
Computerised accounting systems
Analysis and communication of accounting information

Cost and Management Accounting 

Year 1 - AS
Costing for materials and labour
Traditional costing methods:
– absorption costing
– marginal costing
– cost–volume–profit analysis
The application of accounting to business planning

Year 2 - A Level
Activity based costing (ABC)
Budgeting and budgetary control
Standard costing
Investment appraisal
There are three exams in total for the Full A-level.

Previous Knowledge Required
There are no previous entry requirements for this course, however students are expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 24 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor

Assessment
Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations at a CIE approved centre. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.

Specification code

A' Level Accounting CIE: 9706