Content

Core units include:
Recording financial information; Preparing financial statements; Using financial accounting software;
Cost accounting; Management accounting using IT; Accounting graded unit 1.

Optional units may include:
Payroll – Sage payroll; IT in Business – spreadsheets; Economic issues – an introduction.

Entry Requirements

1 Higher or NC Accounting or other relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 5 or 6. Basic IT skills are required. Interview.

Progression Routes

Year 2 entry of HND Accounting or other HND programmes. Possible entry to Year 1 or 2 of some degree accounting programmes. This Award is recognised by ACCA and CIMA.