ATHE
    Level 3
    QN: 603/6558/4
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    ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ATHE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 300 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    ATHE
    Syllabus Units
    6 Units
    Guided Hours
    300 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Ethical, Social and Political Issues in Accounting Practice

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the use of accounting software in business organisations
    • Understand fundamental principles of ethical behaviour in accounting
    • Understand the need for accountants to work ethically and legally with all stakeholders
    2

    Financial Accounting Applications

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare final accounts for sole traders.2.
    • Be able to prepare final accounts for non-profit making organisations (third sector organisations)
    • Be able to analyse accounting statements
    3

    Introduction to Accounting

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the role of accounting in organisations
    • Understand the different types of accountancy practice
    • Understand accounting requirements for different types of organisations
    4

    Introduction to Accounting Principles

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use the accounting equation
    • Understand accounting policies, principles and concepts
    • Be able to prepare ledger accounts using double-entry accounting principles
    • Be able to prepare a trial balance
    5

    Introduction to Cost Accounting Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand marginal costing
    • Be able to apply absorption costing techniques
    • Be able to apply Cost Volume Profit Analysis to business decisions
    6

    Introduction to Management Accounting

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare organisational budgets to inform organisational decisions
    • Understand inventory valuation and management
    • Be able to use capital investment appraisal techniques to inform organisational decisions

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/6558/4
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    ATHE
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2020