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A Level Accounting

at Truro and Penwith College, Truro · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This course helps to develop numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills to support future career goals. The course is varied including both financial and management accounting content to give you insightful knowledge and skills relevant to the world of financial management. Learners will enhance their financial and problem-solving skills and develop an understanding of how to prepare accounts for different types of organisations, from sole traders to partnerships and limited companies. You will be able to evaluate the performance of a business to make informed investment decisions. Additionally, you will develop your analytical and evaluative skills through extended written responses and essay answers to show further depth of subject knowledge. A Level Accounting particularly complements subjects such as Business Studies and Economics and is also a popular choice for the more mathematically or logical minded.

What you need to get on

Five GCSEs including Mathematics grade 6 AND English Grade 4.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Truro

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