Business

This course gives you a good foundation for working in an accounting role. You’ll look at the key areas of accounting, and the IT knowledge and software which supports it. You’ll also explore other relevant topics to working in business.

Here's just some of what you may be doing:

• you’ll learn how to record financial information, complete a VAT return and prepare financial statements
• you’ll look at cost accounting and recording costs, as well as management accounting using IT, learning how to present financial information such as budget statements
• you’ll learn to use financial accounting software to process transactions and prepare accounts for a small business, as well as SAGE payroll
• you’ll look at the UK Income Tax system and in particular Pay As You Earn (PAYE)
• you’ll explore business law, including Scots Business Law and the law of contracts
• you’ll learn about economic issues and how they impact the business environment, including national income and the role of government policy in the UK market
• you’ll look at business communication, learn how to produce high-quality business documents and develop skills for performing effectively at meetings or presentations.

When you successfully complete this course, you’ll have the choice of:

Moving onto HND Accounting (Level 8)

Seeking to start your career as a book keeper or in the accounts department of a wide range of businesses.

£660.00

This course may be eligible for Individual Training Account (ITA) and Fee Waiver, depending on individual circumstances. For further information on funding go to our Funding and Fees tab to the right.

Please note that any course over £150 is eligible to pay by instalments.