An Accounting A-level is made up of just two units, one unit for an AS and one unit for an A2. However, this does not mean there is less work involved, and each unit is taught over 50 hours. There are simply fewer exam papers.
Course timetable 2018 (student tier/free):
January: Lessons 1 – 10 begin
the week of Jan 1st & remain open indefinitely (24/7)
February: Lessons 11/12 (week of Mon
5th to Sun 11th); Lessons 13/14 (week of Mon 12th to Sun 18th); Lessons 15/16 (week of Mon 19th to
Sun 25th); Lessons 17/18 (week of Mon 26th to Sun Mar 4th)
March: Lessons 19/20 (week of
Mon 5th to Sun 11th); Lessons 21/22 (week of Mon 12th to Sun 18th); Lessons 23/24 (week of Mon 19th
to Sun 25th); Lessons 25/26 (week of Mon 26th to Sun April 1st)
April: Lessons 27/28 (week of
Mon 2nd to Sun 8th); Lessons 23/30 (week of Mon 9th to Sun 15th); Lessons 31/32 (week of Mon 16th to
Sun 22nd); Lessons 33/34 (week of Mon 23rd to Sun 29th)
May: Lessons 35/36 (week of Mon
April 30th to Sun 6th); Lessons 37/38 (week of Mon 7th to Sun 13th); Lessons 39/40 (week of Mon 14th
to Sun 20th)
Ten hours of Revision Courses will be available
starting the week of Mon May 21st (for Scholar, Mentor and Premiere only or individually purchased)
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Accounting is known as the language of business. It is essential for the recording and presentation of business activities in the form of business accounts, financial reporting in the form of financial statements and the provision of relevant economic information for management decision making and control. Accounting serves this purpose by identifying, classifying and summarising, and presenting financial information in order to facilitate decision making and compliance with the law. It looks at ways in which businesses can maximise profits, manage costs and allocate resources effectively and efficiently.
This qualification is 100% externally assessed by examination and has a modular structure, with three exam sessions each year in October, January and June (not all subjects are available in each exam session). A table of the course structure can be found at the bottom of the page.
There are no specific prequisites for this course. Basic mathematical skills are desirable. The most important perquisite is simply a desire to learn Accounting.
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For more information on specific university requirements related to A-levels, please see our A-levels FAQ
page.
For more information on applying to UK universities, see our UCAS page.
If you are an international student taking A-levels the basic offer is made for 3 A-level subjects. It is very important when choosing these subjects that you understand what options you will have for university when the time comes. ITS has a long-established, highly experienced counselling team who can help you make these decisions and plan your academic course. But to start with, try out this excellent tool from the Russel Group which helps you experiment with your subject choices. Then come and see us.
You can find the Edexcel course specification here.
The
course consists of six units – three IAS and three IA2 units.
Find
our FAQ's for Edexcel International A-levels here.
IAL Accounting topics at a glance
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AS: The Accounting System and Costing |
A2: Corporate and Management |
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1.1 Principles of accounting and double |
2.1 Limited companies |
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Assessment 200 marks. |
Assessment 200 marks. |
