Accounting and Finance

(subject to final Pearson specification)

Are you interested in accounting, finance, banking, investment, business management, economics, or careers within the financial services sector?

The Pearson Level 3 V Level in Accounting & Finance is a new qualification that will provide students with a strong understanding of financial principles, accounting practices and business decision-making. It has been designed to combine academic knowledge with practical, career-related learning, helping students progress to university, higher-level qualifications and a range of professional careers in finance and business.

• · Introduction to accounting principles
• · Financial accounting and reporting
• · Management accounting
• · Budgeting and financial planning
• · Business finance and sources of finance
• · Financial performance analysis
• · Personal and corporate taxation
• · The banking and financial services sector
• · Ethics and regulation in finance
• · Research and investigative skills

• · Two-year programme.
• · Combination of classroom teaching, financial case studies, research activities, practical tasks and independent study.
• · Opportunities to explore real-world financial issues and business decision-making.
• · Assessment is expected to include a mixture of external examinations and internally assessed coursework/projects.
• · Final assessment arrangements will be confirmed by Pearson.

• · Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English & Maths
• · Grade 4 or above in Business, Mathematics or Economics is desirable.
• · An interest in finance, numeracy and business decision-making.
• · Good attendance and a positive attitude to independent study.

• · Accounting
• · Finance
• · Banking and Financial Services
• · Economics · Business Management
• · Investment and Financial Planning
• · Apprenticeships in Accounting and Finance
• · Chartered Accountancy Pathways (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT)
• · Business and Finance Degrees