HNC Accounting (Evening)

Attendance/Duration

Overview

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.

Entry Requirements

At least one Higher pass at C grade or equivalent.

Candidates should have some prior knowledge of numeracy and communication, although formal qualifications may not be necessary if suitable experience had been gained informally or through work experience.

Course Content

Here's just some of what you'll 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 law of contracts
• You'll learn about economics issues and how they impact on the business environment, including national income and the role of government policy in the UK market
• You'll look at business communication, learning how to produce high quality business documents, and develop skills for performing effectively at meetings or presentations.

Careers and Further Study

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.

Cost

£660.00

For details of funding options and/or instalment plans please speak to our Finance Team on 01563 537871 or email: coursefees@ayrshire.ac.uk.

You can also visit https://www1.ayrshire.ac.uk/courses/tuition-fees for information.