AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Accounting
Qualification summary
AS and A Level courses based on this specification should 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 accounting and other subjects.
Qualification details
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
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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.
Highlighted specification attached - 140509.
All units are mandatory within the qualification.
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T/500/8700 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 25.00%.
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Written Examination.
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A/500/8701 - Financial and Management Accounting
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 25.00%.
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Written Examination.
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T/500/7577 - Further Aspects of Financial Accounting
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 25.00%.
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Written Examination.
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A/500/7578 - Further Aspects of Management Accounting
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 25.00%.
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Written Examination.