Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
To prepare students for work in the world of Accountancy and Finance.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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MA1 Management Information
FA1 Recording Financial Transactions
MA2 Managing Costs and Finance
FA2 Maintaining Financial Records
BT Business and Technology
FFA Financial Accounting
FMA Management Accounting
Plus Any Two of:
FTX Foundations in Taxation
FAU Foundations in Financial Management
FAU Foundations in Audit
Plus:
Foundations in Professionalism (Online with ACCA)
One Year of Practical Experience
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Further Research
Career Progression
An Accountancy qualification leads to many career opportunities across many business and finance sectors. Graduates can focus on a diverse range of areas in accountancy, from bookkeeping to audit and payroll.