professional
studies
Whether you want to run a business, join
the British Armed Forces or become a
lawyer you will find the right course at
Priestley. These varied and successful
courses will give you the qualifications and
life skills you need to achieve your goals.
A-LEVEL
ACCOUNTING
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 You will develop your accountancy knowledge and practical
accountancy skills.
3 You can decide if a career in accounting is for you.
3 You will acquire a well-respected qualification.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
The course covers a wide range of accounting principles
including book-keeping, profit and loss accounts, marginal
costing, double-entry.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Year 1 (AS) - Three-hour exam
Year 2 (A-Level) -Two three-hour exams.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
• no prior accountancy knowledge required
• GCSE Maths Grade 5 and an average GCSE score of 5.5 or
more are generally required.
PROGRESSION
A-Level Accounting gives you exemption from the AAT
Foundation Level and is also a useful qualification to have if you
are considering a career in business, finance or accounting.
Priestley has excellent links with employers and accounting
bodies. The college is proud that application and employability
skills are incorporated within the programme with excellent
progression to both employment and to leading universities.
Many students have progressed to higher apprenticeships and
graduate programmes with employers including PWC, KPMG,
Deloitte UK, United Utilities, Fujitsu, Grant Thornton, the
Environment Agency and many others in recent years.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
You will have talks from professional accounting bodies and
trips where you can meet accountants and discuss careers with
them. Accounting students also have the opportunity to
participate in the ICAEW accounting challenge held in Liverpool.
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