The Distance Learning Course

Each lesson begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study.

Effective learning is encouraged in the course by frequent activities and self-assessment questions.

There are four tutor-marked assignments and a practice exam paper.

Key Topics

• Basic bookkeeping
• Accounting standards, principles and policies
• Fixed assets and depreciation
• Control accounts, reconciliations and errors
• Adjustments to the trial balance
• Final accounts

The Syllabus

The course has been written to match the Paper 3 (Intermediate) syllabus set by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. This is the equivalent of NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) level 3 and it is recognised throughout the worlds of business and industry as a required professional standard.

Assessment is by one written paper.

Special Requirements

It is assumed that you have already mastered all the skills required for Paper 1: Recording Financial Transactions, although this module includes revision of a number of important topics and concepts to be found in Oxford Open Learning’s Paper 1 module.

Coursework

To become an ACCA Accounting Technician, you must pass the examinations and either achieve a Level 4 NVQ in Accounting (this is called ‘the NVQ route’) or meet ACCA’s practical experience requirements (‘Practical Experience route’).