Accredited Level 2 Accounting Diploma

Accredited Level 2 Accounting Diploma Entry Requirements

Basic English reading and writing skills, as full tutor support is given.

All students must be 16 years of age or above.

Study Hours

Approximately 160 hours.

Accredited Level 2 Accounting Diploma Course Duration

1 Year.

Enrolment

You can enrol on the course at any time.

Awarding Body

CIE Global

Assessment Method

Two tutor marked assignments; one assignment after each unit.

Accredited Level 2 Accounting Diploma Course Content

Accredited Level 2 Accounting Diploma Unit 1: Financial Accounting and Final Accounts

Module 1: Introduction to Financial Accounting

• Understanding why it is important to keep records
• Listing the books of original entry and explaining the principle of double-entry bookkeeping
• Recording transactions from prime documents
• Entering a series of transactions into T-accounts
• How the double entry system follows the rules of the accounting equation
• How to reconcile the business bank account with the bank statement
• Balancing the accounts
• How to draw up a trial balance
• How to correct errors in the accounts

Modules 2 & 3: Final Accounts and Further Aspects

• Understanding financial accounting
• Developing the ability to produce final accounts for sole traders.
• Understanding the difference between capital expenditure and revenue expenditure
• Developing skills in making adjustments for accruals and prepayments
• How to make provisions for doubtful debts and bad debts
• Making adjustments to the accounts at the year end.
• Preparing Financial Statements: Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet

Accredited Level 2 Accounting Diploma Unit 2: Financial Accounts and Companies

Module 4: Other Financial Accounts

• Manufacturing Accounts
• Partnership Accounts

Module 5: Companies and Interpretation of Accounts

• Limited Companies
• Analysis and Interpretation of Accounts
• Categories of Ratio

Progression

This Accredited Level 2 Accounting Diploma can be used in preparation for progressing to higher level study in relevant accounting subjects (for example Accredited Level 3 Diplomas) or as a vehicle for career development or to fulfil entry requirements to education courses.