OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in Accounting
Qualification summary
AS and A level specifications in Accounting encourage candidates to develop:
- an understanding of the importance of effective accounting information systems and an awareness
of their limitations through a critical consideration of current financial issues and modern business
practices
- an understanding of the purposes, principles, concepts and techniques of accounting
- the transferable skills of numeracy, communication, ICT, application, presentation, interpretation,
analysis and evaluation in an accounting context
- an appreciation of the effects of economic, legal, ethical, social, environmental and technological
influences on accounting decisions
- a capacity for methodical and critical thought which would serve as an end in itself, as well as a
basis for further study of accouting decisions
This revised course introduces candidates to accounting concepts and principles and promotes
their application in a range of accounting situations. The full Advanced GCE A level course provides an excellent foundation for the further study of accountancy at pre-professional and professional levels.
Qualification details
Accreditation start date:
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When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
This qualification may form part of the entry requirements for progression to higher education or employment.
No specific job occupation
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15 Business, Administration and Law
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15.1
Accounting and Finance
All AS and A2 units are assessed through independent assessment and holistic assessment is addressed within A2 units.
This qualification has four mandatory units.
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1 -
mandatory
mandatory 4 units