Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions. The aims of the course include the preparation and interpretation of cost statements and the provision of data to assist the formulation of Budgets. This course prepares candidates for the AQA Accounting AS level syllabus 5121, for examination in 2001 and later years. Most candidates will then study the A2 syllabus 6121, which is first examined in 2002. The full Advanced Level qualification comprises AS and A2.
Assessment is by six written papers of equal weighting.
There are also some suggestions for supplementary reading in the course introduction. There is no coursework.