Why study Accountancy (SCQF Level 6)?
You'll gain an overview of the whole accountancy sector and you'll also learn about:
- recording financial accounting information
- bookkeeping
- preparing financial information
- indirect tax
- analysing accounting information
- management accounting
- professional ethics for accountants.
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 and either:
- core units of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Certificate in Accounting – SCQF Level 6, or
- a core unit of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting at SCQF Level 6.
What can I go on to next?
- 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 Accounting at SCQF Levels 5 and 6.
- You could go on to a Technical Apprenticeship in Accounting at SCQF Level 8.
Further study, training or employment in:
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
