Business Accounting (HN Unit)
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Category: Business, PR & Advertising 
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LENGTH
80 hours over 12 months
Course Code
Y3UBG
DESCRIPTION
SQA Unit no. DE39 34
This Unit is designed to provide you with an understanding of the use of Accounting information within a business organisation. You will learn the purpose and construction of primary financial statements: Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet. You will also consider the use of Management Accounting information within a business and the preparation of basic budgetary information for a specific project. In addition, the Unit also considers the key users of Accounting information and the various sources of finance available to a business. Finally you will develop skills to enable you to analyse both the overall performance and financial position of a business organisation.
The Unit is assessed using two Instruments of Assessment. The first will be computational in nature and cover the preparation of basic financial and management Accounting information. It will take place in controlled conditions and although you will not have access to your textbooks, handouts or other notes proforma layouts will be provided.
The second assessment is based on your analysis of a case study which will include the financial statements of an organisation as well as background information regarding its future expansion plans. You will be given a copy of the case study a few days before the assessment event. You will be allowed to bring a copy of the case study to the assessment event. You may also bring notes which you have made personally for your own use. You will not be permitted to bring textbooks, handouts or other material which you have not prepared yourself.
For further information on this course, please visit the SQA website
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
The Unit has two Assessments. One covering Outcomes 1 and 2, and the other covering Outcomes 3, 4 and 5. The first assessment, which is computational in nature, is carried out under controlled conditions and lasts approximately two hours. The second assessment require candidates to produce a report and answer questions based on a case study. The write up of the report may take place under controlled conditions during a session lasting approximately two hours.
This course is a 2 HN Credit mandatory Unit at SCQF level 7.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
It would be beneficial if you had competence in numeracy and communications. This may be demonstrated by possession of the following:
- Core skill numeracy at Intermediate 1
- Core skill communications at Intermediate 2
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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COMMENTS
Whilst studying with ac:knowledge, you will have access to the College Libraries, and the IT Centre. You will be assigned a tutor who is a subject specialist in your chosen course. Your tutor is there to support you through the course, provide assistance with the online learning materials and give feedback on your assessments. You will also have technical and administrative support from the ac:knowledge team.
This course can be accessed through Blackboard which is Aberdeen College's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Through Blackboard you will be able to access your learning materials, information and communicate with other students. An online induction to Blackboard has been provided for your use.
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The prices quoted on this course leaflet are subject to change at any time so please check current prices when booking on/or enquiring about the course. You will also need to pay either the current SQA Group Award fee of £104.00 for HNC or £125.00 for HND level or, if you wish to study an individual unit, the current SQA unit fee which is £13.00. Either the Group Award or Unit Fee must be paid at time of booking. Students are responsible for securing unit resources listed.
COURSE FEES
Residents in Scotland: £198.00
COURSE FEES
Non-residents: £1550.00
PROGRESSION ROUTES / CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Unit is a core part of the HNC/D Business and is likely to form part of other business related HN qualifications.
CONTACT
Tel: 01224 612330
email: enquiry@abcol.ac.ukTO APPLY FOR THIS COURSE:
Please complete this application form and send it to the following address:
The Admissions Manager,
Aberdeen College,
FREEPOST AB580,
Gallowgate Centre,
Aberdeen AB25 1ZQ
