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Wakefield College

Provider:
Wakefield College 
Address:
Wakefield Campus, Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DH 
Website:
http://www.wakefield.ac.uk/
Telephone:
01924-789-111   
Course Details
Title:
Accounting AS/A Level  
Provider:
Wakefield College 
Start Date:
September 
Duration:
2 Years 
Consortium Offer:
No
Combinable:
Yes
Web Link:
http://www.wakefield.ac.uk/courseinformation/leaflet.asp?ID=58559  
Qualifications
QAN:
50023251
Qualification:
Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Accounting
Qualification Level:
Level 3
Qualification Type:
GCE AS Level
Awarding body:
Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA)
Category:
Accounting and Finance
QAN:
50023299
Qualification:
Level 3 Advanced GCE in Accounting
Qualification Level:
Level 3
Qualification Type:
GCE A Level
Awarding body:
Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA)
Category:
Accounting and Finance
Locations
Address:
Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QZ  Get Directions
Description
A new and exciting course offered for those who wish to pursue a career in the financial sector, or the financial side of business management.
What will I Learn?

You will study Financial Accounting and Management Accounting at both AS and A Level. By the end of the course you will be able to:-

* Produce full accounts for a business, using the double entry method, from the receipt of an invoice, credit note or other source of information to the final accounts.
* Understand how accounts can be re-written if mistakes are made or information is missing.
* Interpret accounts and explain from the figures whether a business is doing well or not and why.

What are the Entry Requirements?
A good range of GCSEs including Mathamatics above C grade plus an interest in the subject area. You will also need Level 2 Literacy qualifications. If you do not have the relevant level of qualification, we can assess your current level of literacy and/or numeracy.
How will I be Assessed

Assessment is by external examination. Two modules are taken to achieve an AS and an extra two to gain an A Level. Progression is carefully monitored through combined student/teacher assessment, homework assignments and examination practice.

What are the Costs?

Tuition and certification are free if you are aged 16-18 years old. Related additional costs may include materials, equipment, visits, residentials etc which are payable by all students.
Any student entered/registered with an Awarding Body who has been given free entry and then withdraws or is withdrawn by a tutor will incur the certification fee associated with the course. Any resit examination will incur a cost.

Different fees apply to international students.

For more detailed information on financial support and fees for students aged 19+ please contact the Financial Support Team on 01924 789517.

Future Opportunities?

Further study

You could progress to diploma or degree level study in Accounting or Financial Management.

Career opportunities

Accounting qualifications open up a huge range of job opportunities from working for an accounting firm to posts in the financial departments of other businesses. If you're keen to start your career straight away instead of going to university, AS/A Level Accounting will help you to pursue a trainee position with a large firm offering possibilities for further study through the Association of Accounting Technicians.

Further Information

If you require further information please contact:

Simon Wilson-Hughes or David Palmer, Course Tutors, on 01924 789519 or the academy administrator on 01924 789802

Last updated 15/Jul/09