Level 3 V Level Accounting and Finance - 1 A level equivalent

You will learn how businesses manage and use financial information to make decisions.

Topics include financial statements, profit and cash flow, budgets, costs, financial ratios, investment decisions, accounting principles, ethics and regulation, digital accounting systems, sustainability and the use of AI in finance. You will develop practical skills in analysing financial information and making financial recommendations

Assessment will combine 40% timetabled/exam assessment and 60% non-exam assessment. You will complete applied tasks based on realistic business and financial situations as well as externally assessed work

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths and English

Progress to university, a higher or degree apprenticeship, or further professional study. Possible areas include Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics and Banking.

Career pathways could include accountancy, financial services, banking, auditing, financial analysis and business management.