GCE A Level in Accounting
at Thamesview School, Gravesend · school or sixth form
What the college says
A-Level Accounting emphasises both financial accounting and the recording of past events, and management accounting as a means of planning and decision making. Students will demonstrate a good understanding of the double entry model and accounting principles and concepts as these form the foundation of all financial accounting techniques. Students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of the formulae used for computations, carrying out computations and use the results of computations to inform judgements, solve problems and make decisions.
What you need to get on
Grade 9-4 in at least 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (with a minimum of Grade 6 in Maths being essential).
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
Thamesview School
Thamesview School Thong Lane, Gravesend, DA12 4LF
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Gravesend
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