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A-Level Accounting Fast Track 1 Year Course – AQA

This online A-Level Accountancy self study course (Fast Track) can be completed from home at your own pace from anywhere in the world. Log in and out to suit your own circumstances.

No set term times and no enrolment dates.

For those students with aspirations of becoming a fully qualified accountant or hoping to move into further education in the near future an A-Level accountancy course provides the ideal platform to build from.

Acknowledged and recognised worldwide as an A-Level in any subject on your CV speaks volumes.

  • An understanding of the importance of effective accounting information systems and an awareness of their limitations
  • An understanding of the purposes, principles, concepts and techniques of accounting
  • The transferable skills of numeracy, communication, ICT, application, presentation, interpretation, analysis and evaluation in an accounting context
  • An appreciation of the effects of economic, legal, ethical, social, environmental and technological influences on accounting decisions

Students can enrol anytime 365 days a year and once registered can be studying within days.


Qualification: A-Level Accountancy 
Fast Track: 1 Year or less
Start Date
: Anytime - We enrol 365 days a year 
AQA Specification: Code A7127
Exams: Book your own exams & practical assessments 
Price: Interest-Free Finance
Type of Study: Online-self study

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Course Details

Course Syllabus

Learners will complete 5 units of study in total as listed below.

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
  • The role of the accountant in business
  • Types of business organisation
  • The double entry model
  • Verification of accounting records
  • Accounting concepts used in the preparation of accounting records
UNIT 2: INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
  • Preparation of financial statement for sole traders
  • Accounting for organisations with incomplete records
  • Partnership accounts
  • The implications of ethical considerations
UNIT 3: INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
  • Budgeting
  • Marginal costing
  • Standard costing and variance analysis
  • Absorption and activity-based costing
UNIT 4: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR LIMITED COMPANIES
  • Limited company accounts
  • Accounting for limited companies
UNIT 5: ANALYSING AND INTERPRETING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
  • Analysis and evaluation of financial information
  • Capital investment appraisal
  • Interpretation, analysis and communication of accounting information

View Official AQA specification here

Entry Requirements

There are no previous qualifications required to register for this course.

Course Duration

This course comes with 24 months of support included:

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) – 360 Hours
Total Qualification Time (TQT) – 700 Hours

Assessment

There will be 2 paper-based exams, which will cover all of the units studied. A more detailed breakdown of the exam details is provided below:

Paper 1

Type: Written examination
Duration: 3 hours
Assessed: Sections 1-8, and 14-18 of the subject content
Assessment format: 3 compulsory sections.

  • Section A has 10 multiple choice questions and several short answer questions. The section is worth 40 marks
  • Section B has two structured questions each worth 20 marks. The section is worth 40 marks
  • Section C has two extended answer questions worth 25 marks. The section is worth 50 marks.

Paper 2

Type: Written examination
Duration: 3 hours

  • Assessed: Sections 1-3, 8-13, and 17-18 of the subject content
  • Assessment format: 3 compulsory sections.
    • Section A has 10 multiple choice questions and several short answer questions. The section is worth 30 marks
    • Section B has two structured questions each worth 20 marks. The section is worth 40 marks
    • Section C has two extended answer questions worth 25 marks. The section is worth 50 marks

 

Additional Examination Fees

As a private candidate, it is the students responsibility to arrange their own examinations and practical assessment if required. This is not part of the service offered by UK Open College. 

This should be done prior to enrolment with us. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the necessary arrangements in place & confirmed. This is very easy to do but you need to book in advanced to avoid late booking fees. 

Fees for these services can vary hugely from centre to centre. It may be worth travelling out of area. (It’s worth it)
You can view a list of official AQA approved examination centres here 

You can also try www.tutorsandexams.uk who have a number of centres located across the UK. They deal with private candidates all the time and will be happy to help with booking if required. 

The later you leave it to arrange, the more expensive it can be. At times, it can be impossible to arrange so plan ahead. (6 months minimum recommended)

Your contract with us is for the course and support only. We will not refund you outside of the 14 day cooling off period if you have not confirmed these arrangements with your selected centre.

Enquire & confirm with your chosen centre, do not leave it to chance!

UCAS Points & Predicted Grades

All of our A Levels will provide you with UCAS points upon successful completion of your examinations. The amount you receive will depend on the grade achieved as detailed below. Tutors can also provide predicted grades for university based on your completed assessments within the course.

The majority of our A Levels will require a minimum of 3 completed assignments and correspondence to provide a predicted grade. We would advise you register for your course 3 months in advance of when you need a predicted grade for.  Eg: if you require a predicted grade for January, then you should enrol in Sept and aim to compete the 3 tutor marked assessments by December. 

GRADE ACHIEVED UCAS POINTS AWARDED
A* 56
A 48
B 40
C 32
D 24
E 16

 

Payments plans - Guaranteed acceptance for UK students only!

Select whether to pay in full upon enrolment or opt to pay a deposit and spread the cost with our Interest free payment plan.  *Guaranteed acceptance for those who meet the following conditions: 

Example: Based on a Max finance agreement of £600

Aged 21 and above (Maximum age 75)
Employed or self employed with a minimum income of £7,200 PA (£600.00 PCM take home pay) 
Permanent resident in the UK for a min of 3 years
Be able to provide 3 years of address history from the UK
Have a UK bank account that accepts direct debits
Hold a valid UK credit or debit card
You are not bankrupt or in an IVA. 

Under 21 – We will require a willing parent, guardian or family member to take out the finance for your studies on your behalf. 

Please note: We do not carry out credit checks if you meet the above criteria. You may be asked for evidence of income. 

Alternative payment plans may be available for those that do not meet these conditons. Please speak to a member of our team who will be happy to assist on 0121 792 3872. 

Applicants choosing the monthly option will be required to complete and sign a financial agreement for the remaining payments.  All payments to be set up via direct debit.  We are only able to set up monthly payments for students resident in the UK. 

Please note: Once a payment plan is set up, you are liable to pay the course fees in full whether you complete the course or not.  Please ensure the monthly repayments are affordable before agreeing to any payment plan offered. 

Tutors & Support

All learners have access to a qualified tutor via email for the stated support period. In addition to this you are able to speak to our support team via telephone with any query you may have relating to your course.

Our tutors and support team have years of experience in delivering online and distance learning courses. If you require help, then we are only a phone call away. 

14 Day Money Back Guarantee

Once log in has been issued or your study pack received at the requested delivery address, you have 14 days to ensure this course meets your needs and requirements. If you are not happy for any reason at all, simply email our accounts department with your request to cancel on [email protected]. We will offer a full refund. No questions asked !

Please note: Any request to cancel outside the 14 days cancellation period will be declined. We will not refund you under any circumstances outside of the legal 14 day cooling off period. If you have agreed student finance and opted to pay monthly, you are legally obliged to pay the balance of your fees once the 14 day period expires. 

Our full T’s & C’s can be viewed here.

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