Accountancy (SP) NPA (SCQF level 6)

Course description

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This is a school-college partnership course.  We can only accept online applications from Glasgow City school students (s4-S6). If you attend a different school please use the Contact Us button to get in touch.

This NPA develops knowledge and skills in locating, preparing, recording, interpreting and analysing routine and complex accounting information. It provides learners with an understanding of accounting standards and practices, and of the ethical responsibilities of an accountant. 

You will discover how to help businesses keep track of their money and find new ways to grow and make bigger profits. You will learn how use routine and complex accounting techniques to prepare internal accounting information.  You will realise the significant impact that this information has on the future planning, control and success of a business. 

You will develop financial analysis skills.  By investigating, analysing and reporting on an organisation's financial position and performance, you will identify financial solutions that would assist in future planning and decision making. 

You will explore a range of business structures and consider the accounting regulations they operate under. You will reflect on an accountant's ethical responsibilities. You will analyse problems in order to form judgements about what is appropriate and inappropriate behaviour.  

You will learn how to apply the principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping and will discover how to prepare final accounts for different types of organisations.