Accounting A Level

Course Code
A level Accounting
Course Type
Course Duration
2 years (no AS Level)
Location
Cadbury College
Start Date
1 September, 2025
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A Level Accounting is for people who are interested in a career in financial management or business management. Even the very best business ideas will not get off the ground without sound financial management.

Accounting is how organisations measure, record and present information about the financial affairs of the business; in other words, it is about helping to ensure there is sound financial management.

One of the most important aspects of accounting is about making sure the financial records are accurate. However, it is just as important that the information taken from the records is used in the right way. It is, therefore, part of the job of the accountants in the business to advise on how to use financial information in a meaningful way.

YEAR 1: You will learn double entry book-keeping and use these fundamentals to cover aspects essential to good accounting practice. In the first year, the financial accounts for a sole trader are prepared in line with the relevant accounting standards and concepts. You will also be introduced to management accounting which explores how a firm calculates its selling price.

YEAR 2: The two main areas of accounting – financial accounting and management accounting are studied again to a greater depth. Financial accounting requires the annual accounts to be prepared for partnerships and limited companies. Management accounting requires you to analyse and interpret financial statements and draw conclusions for management decisions

Modules

1. An introduction to the role of the accountant in business
2. Types of business organisation
3. The double entry model
4. Verification of accounting records
5. Accounting concepts used in the preparation of accounting records
6. Preparation of financial statements of sole traders
7. Limited company accounts
8. Analysis and evaluation of financial information
9. Budgeting
10. Marginal costing
11. Standard costing and variance analysis
12. Absorption and activity based costing
13. Capital investment appraisal
14. Accounting for organisations with incomplete records
15. Partnership accounts
16. Accounting for limited companies
17. Interpretation, analysis and communication of accounting information
18. The impact of ethical considerations

 

Links to employers:

At Cadbury College, we work hard to work closely with employers to help our students prepare for the world of work or university. Through our industry connections, you’ll gain valuable insights and experience that reflect real workplace expectations.

Some employers we collaborate with include Forvis Mazars, Grant Thornton, HSBC, Bank of England, University of Birmingham, Cooper Parry and Deloitte — all offering opportunities to learn from professionals, understand industry trends, and develop the skills that matter most to employers today.

To study an A Level students are required to achieve a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths & English, with at least two at a grade 6. For Accounting, you will also need to achieve a grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths.

At Cadbury College, we believe education goes beyond the classroom. Our diverse and inclusive enrichment programme offers a wide range of activities designed to help you explore your interests, build confidence, and develop valuable skills for university and the workplace.

From creative and academic clubs to sports, volunteering, and leadership opportunities, there’s something for everyone. Highlights include:

  • High Achievers Programme – Support for high-achieving students applying to top universities.

  • Envision – A chance to develop employability skills by tackling real-life social issues.

  • Duke of Edinburgh Award – Take on the challenge of the prestigious Silver or Gold Award.

  • Medicine Society – Specialist guidance for aspiring medical students, in partnership with local universities.

  • Five-a-Side Football or Basketball – Join Cadbury’s own league and enjoy competitive, inclusive football or basketball with friends.

  • Bar Mock Trial – Step into the courtroom and compete nationally in this programme for future legal professionals.

Whatever your passion, enrichment at Cadbury College gives you the chance to grow, connect, and make the most of your time here.

Both years of Accounting are assessed through a series of written examinations. There is no coursework involved in the subject. You will do one three-hour exam at the end of the first year for the AS Level, and then complete the full A-Level in the second year with two three-hour exams.

The examinations are predominantly numerical but there is a theoretical element which makes up 50% of the overall mark.

Students who have studied A Level Accounting often follow the subject at degree level or study for a related subject such as Business, Law and Mathematics. Many students opt to go straight into further accounting training via one of the professional accounting bodies, CIMA or ACCA. Students are encouraged to apply for graduate apprenticeships.

  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Forensic accountant
  • Risk analyst
  • Finance director
  • Accounting software developer
  • Tax accountant
  • Personal finance advisor

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