L1 Award in Book-Keeping and Accounts

Course Overview

This qualification offers candidates the opportunity to gain a fundamental understanding of double entry book-keeping and accounting.

Candidates will learn the day to day functioning of the accounting system of any business. The course underpins future studies in accounting.

Within the context of a sole trader, you will:

• Learn to check and process documents

• Carry out routine book-keeping processes

• Develop thorough knowledge of book-keeping principles

You will acquire the skills and experience to run the accounting function for a small business and to progress your accounting career.

The course leads to a qualification from City and Guilds – the highly respected examination body which is recognised and valued by employers across the world.

This course typically achieves a high success rate – exam results are consistently excellent. Students are therefore able to develop their skills for career progression, success in the workplace and enhanced employer opportunities.

Entry Requirements & Interview Process

• There are no formal entry requirements but an interest in the subject area would be an advantage.

• All students will be interviewed to ascertain that they have a good standard of English, Literacy and Numeracy.

• There is no aptitude test though accuracy, neatness and an attention to detail are paramount to success on this programme.

Progression

• Successful learners can progress onto the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping or the Computerised Accounts Level 1.

Assessment Methods

• Book-keeping Level 1 is assessed by an externally set and marked City and Guilds examination.

• The exam is 1 hour long.