BS Accounting & Finance Pathways

First Year - Level 4 - Accounting & Finance

Level 4 in Accounting & Finance

The ATHE Level 4 in Accounting is a 120 credit Ofqual Regulated Qualification equivalent to an A Level or Access to HE qualification. It is equivalent to the first year of a University Degree.

This qualification can be studied as part of the progression route to gain IFA membership through the IFA Direct Programme.

This is a core qualification available to existing and interested centres of ATHE.

Key Features

No Exam
Assignment & Researched Based Learning
Can be completed in 4-6 months (Fast Track)
On Campus / Blending Online / Online Distance Learning
High quality study materials.

Program Details

Eligibility Criteria

This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 18+ and above.

Entry profile:

A GCE Advanced level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades 4 and above
Other related level 3 subjects such as ATHE level 3
An Access to Higher Education Certificate delivered by an approved further education institute and validated by an Access Validating Agency
other equivalent international qualifications

Duration

Can be completed in 4-6 months (Under Fast Track)

Normal Time duration 6-8 months

Career Path

Learners can progress to the following and enhance their educational profile

Entry to a Level 5 ATHE in Accounting and Finance
Entry to a variety of Bachelor’s Degree Programs in the Second Year at a higher educational institute
Employment in Middle Manager position

Grading

Graded with Pass, Merit and Distinction.

Qualification Units

Financial Accounting 1

The aim of this unit is to develop the financial reporting skills of those who manage or seek to manage the day to day finances and financial needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and small and medium practices (SMPs).

Financial Accounting 2

Learners will develop the ability to prepare financial statements according to the International Accounting Standards for Small and Medium-Sized entities (IFRS for SMEs).

Budgetary Control

The aim of this unit is to develop knowledge and ability in identifying and evaluating sources of finance, managing and improving working capital, preparing budgets for functional departments and understand the importance of budgetary control for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and small and medium practices (SMPs).

Cost and Management Accounting

Individuals will have the skills to provide relevant information for short-term and long-term decision making; costing and pricing whilst ensuring that employees are motivated to achieve individual objectives and the objectives of the business as a whole.

Personal Taxation

The aim of this unit is to enable individuals to understand taxation as it affects Individuals. The unit will focus on income tax, National Insurance (NI) contributions and capital gains tax.

Business Environment

The aim of the unit is for learners to consider the wider business environment. The unit will build on the work covered in the financial accounting units and consider the different forms of legal business ownership

Economics for Business

This unit will provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of the economic environment and its impact on how businesses operate.

Law for Accounting

The aim of the module is to develop understanding of how English law impacts on business organisations and professional accountancy practice. Unit Level 4

2nd Year - Level 5 Accounting & Finance

Level 5 - Accounting & Finance

The ATHE Level 5 in Accounting is a 120 credit Ofqual Regulated Qualification equivalent to the 2nd year of a bachelor’s degree.

This qualification has been designed to develop the understanding and skills of the regulatory requirements for tax and accountancy and how these frameworks are applied in the workplace.

The ATHE Level 5 in Accounting can be studied as part of the progression route to gain IFA membership through the IFA Direct Program.

Key Features

No Exam
Assignment & Researched Based Learning
Can be completed in 4-6 months (Fast Track)
On Campus / Blending Online / Online Distance Learning
High quality study materials.

Program Details

Eligibility Criteria

This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 18+ and above.

Entry profile:

ATHE Level 4 in Accounting
Other related level 4 subjects such as the ATHE Level 4 in Business and Management
Other equivalent international qualifications

Duration

Can be completed in

4-6 months(Under Fast Track)

6-8 months

Career Path

Learners can progress to the following and enhance their educational profile

Entry to a Level 6 ATHE in Law
Entry to a variety of Bachelor’s Degree Programs in the Third Year at a higher educational institute
Employment in Middle Manager position

Grading

Graded with Pass, Merit and Distinction.

Qualification Units

Financial Reporting

The aims of this unit are to ensure that students have a sound understanding of the techniques of double entry accounting and can apply its principles in recording transactions, adjusting financial records and preparing non-complex financial statements.

Financial Management

The unit aim is to develop the financial management skills for those who manage or seek to manage the performance, risk and financial decision-making needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and small and medium practices (SMPs).

Financial and Management Control

The aim of this unit is to develop the financial management skills of those who manage or seek to provide information for performance management, continuous improvement, budgetary and financial control and the management of internal risk in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and small and medium practices (SMPs).

Business Taxation

The aim of this unit is to enable individuals to understand taxation as it affects small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and small and medium practices (SMPs). To provide individuals with the skills to prepare basic tax computations and advise others of the effects of taxation and impact of tax on decision-making.

Quantitative Methods

This unit will enable learners to further develop understanding and skills in the application of quantitative methods appropriate to support decision-making in organisations.

Assurance

The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of the concept of assurance. Learners will consider the responsibilities of different stakeholders when completing assurance engagements and will gain an understanding of internal controls and their importance in assurance engagements as well as gain a practical understanding of how to gather the required evidence for all assurance activities.

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