Why study Accountancy (SCQF Level 6) (FA)?

You will achieve a Foundation Apprenticeship (Group Award) in Accountancy at SCQF Level 6 (the same level as Highers), which includes NPA in Accountancy and a choice of either AAT or ACCA Pathways:

National Progression Award (NPA) in Accountancy

• Preparing Management Accounting Information
• Analysing Account information
• Preparing Financial Accounting Information
• Recording Transactions in the Ledger
• Professional Ethics for Accountants.

AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Route Certificate in Accounting

• Introduction to Bookkeeping
• Principles of Bookkeeping.

OR:

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Diploma in Financial Management Accounting

• Financial Accounting (FA2).

A work-based challenge unit.

What do I need to get in?

These vary depending on whether you start the Foundation Apprenticeship in S5 or S6. It could range from some subjects at National 5 to 1 or 2 Highers. Check with your school for details.

What will I study?

The Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) in Accountancy is for pupils staying on at school. You can choose an FA as one of your subjects in S5 or S6.

How will I be assessed?

• National Progression Award (NPA) in Accountancy at SCQF Level 6.
• Core units of the AAT Certificate in Accounting at SCQF Level 6/OR core unit of the ACCA Diploma in Financial Management Accounting at SCQF Level 6 which awards the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping.

What can I go on to next?

There are several progression routes after completing an FA in Accountancy.

• Employment within an accountancy firm or in a related business.
• You could continue your studies at college or university, gaining an HND or degree in accountancy.
• You could complete a Modern Apprenticeship in Accountancy at SCQF Levels 5 and 6.
• You could go on to a Technical Apprenticeship in Accountancy at SCQF Level 8.

Further study, training or employment in:

• Accountancy
• Finance

Where can my parents find out more?

Your school will give your parents an Options or Choices information booklet, which has detailed information on the curriculum and the individual subjects or courses you can study. It will also invite them along to a Parents’ Information Evening.

They can also read the information leaflet(s):

1 - 2 years