Course description
ACCA Applied Knowledge (Weekday course, June 2019 Sitting)
ACCA is suitable for those who would like a career in finance, business or accountancy, who wish to become a Chartered Certified Accountant. It takes around three to four years to complete the full qualification. You’ll learn both practical and technical skills to equip you for a future in business.
Applied Knowledge
Applied Knowledge is the entry level to the ACCA accounting qualification. If you have no previous qualifications, then you should complete the final level of the AAT or FIA Diploma first, before moving on to ACCA.
Students with two A-Levels and three GCSEs in five separate subjects (including English and Maths) or with a non-relevant degree or NVQ qualification can proceed directly on to the Applied Knowledge level.
There are three subjects in the Applied Knowledge level and these can be sat in any order.
Please note: dates and course fees may vary depending on chosen exam sitting and venue. Please check Kaplan's website for full details.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
2 A-Levels and 3 GCSEs in five separate subjects inc. English & Maths or AAT Professional or FIA Diploma
Training Course Content
Accountant in Business (AB)
This subject will introduce you to basic business principles and the business environment. You’ll learn how this affects how organisations are structured and on the role of the accounting in contributing to the efficient, effective and ethical management and development of an organisation, its people and systems.
Topics covered
The business organisation, its stakeholders and the external environment
Business organisational structure, functions and governance
Accounting and reporting systems, controls and compliance
The formation and constitution of business organisation
Leading and managing individuals and teams
Personal effectiveness and communication
Professional ethics in accounting and business
Management Accounting (MA)
You’ll learn accountancy techniques to support management in planning, controlling and monitoring performance in a range of business contexts.
Topics Covered
The nature, source and purpose of management information
Cost accounting techniques
Budgeting
Standard costing
Performance measurement
Financial Accounting (FA)
You’ll learn the underlying concepts relating to financial accounting and technical proficiency in techniques, such as double entry accounting techniques and the preparation of basic financial statements.
Topics Covered
Context and purpose of financial reporting
Qualitative characteristics of financial information
Fundamental bases of accounting
Double entry and accounting systems
Recording transactions and events
Preparing trial balances (including identifying and correcting errors)
Preparing financial statements
Interpreting financial statements