International Advanced Level Accounting (2015)

Studied over one or two years, the course will help to develop:

• an understanding of the importance of effective accounting information systems and an awareness of their limitations through a critical consideration of current financial issues and modern business practices
• 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
• a capacity for methodical and critical thought which would serve as an end in itself, as well as a basis for further study of accounting and other subjects.

On completion, you could go on to further study of accounting and related subjects, or choose to enter employment.