Higher Accounting (SP)

Higher Accounting (SP)

(SCQF level 6)

Part-time, Accounting and Finance

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Overview

Please note - this is a school college partnership course for school students in S4-S6.

Every business needs to keep records of their finances. Effective accounting procedures can provide timely and relevant information to management, helping organisations perform successfully.

This course comprises two areas of study.

Financial accounting: Develop an understanding of preparing routine and complex financial accounting information. Learn about current financial accounting regulations, and how to analyse and apply them to business structures.

Management accounting: Develop an understanding of internal accounting. Learn how to prepare and use information when making decisions about the planning, control and future direction of an organisation.

Studying accountancy equips you with essential skills and knowledge for business, enhancing effectiveness through problem-solving, numeracy, commercial awareness, communication, organisation, financial management, analysis, ICT proficiency, and teamwork.

Minimum entry requirements

This course suits students who love a challenge, have an eye for detail and are good problem-solvers. Students should have passed National 5 Mathematics and English.

What you study
  • Preparing Financial Accounting Information.
  • Preparing Management Accounting Information.
  • Analysing Accounting Information.

After the course

If you’re interested in a career in accountancy, our senior phase courses in accountancy will allow you to gain a valuable accountancy qualification.  In Scotland, around 86,000 people are employed in the financial services industry.

Many accountancy roles come with excellent salary and benefits packages, as well as the offer of training to progress your career further.

Continuing Study

Following successful completion you can progress through HNC & HND to degree level qualifications in Universities across Scotland.

Modern Apprenticeships are also available in Accounting.

Explore the full Progression Pathway.

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