Course Overview
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This qualification covers a range of complex accounting tasks. You will learn and master financial processes, including accounting principles and concepts, preparing financial concepts, management accounting, tax processes and business awareness.
Topics may include:
- Financial Accounting: Preparing financial statements
- Management accounting techniques
- Tax processes for businesses
- Business awareness.
You will also develop business communications and lifelong learning skills, applying what you learn on the course to the wider industry context.
This course is free if you meet the eligibility criteria, for full details click here: https://www.ucscollegegroup.ac.uk/policies-and-reporting/adult-course-fees/.
Assessment Methods
This course is assessed through computer-based exams and a synoptic assessment, which draws on and assesses knowledge and understanding from across the qualification.
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Professional Accounting.
Frequently Asked Questions
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