Venues

Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale) Campus, Dunfermline (Halbeath) Campus

Content

Whether you are aiming to kickstart your career in finance or build a solid foundation for further study, this course will equip you with the essential accounting knowledge and practical skills to thrive in today's competitive business environment. You will learn about financial reporting, budgeting, and more. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to work in finance or accounting.

This course will teach you the basics of accounting, including how to record financial transactions, prepare financial statements, and analyse financial data. You will also learn about accounting principles and standards, as well as how to use accounting software. Here are some of the specific topics that you will learn about in an accounting course:
Financial accounting: Learn the principles of recording, summarising, and reporting business transactions.

Management accounting: Gain insights into budgeting, cost analysis, and decision-making tools.

Financial Statements: Understand how to prepare and interpret key reports, such as balance sheets and income statements.

Accounting software: This includes topics such as how to use accounting software to record transactions, prepare reports, and analyse data.

Entry Requirements

4 subjects at National 5; or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 5; interview

Progression Routes

HNC Accounting