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Accounting and Finance - V Level

Course Overview

Accounting and Finance - V Level

Accounting and Finance is ideal for students who are interested in understanding how businesses and organisations manage their finances and make important financial decisions.

Throughout the course, you will develop practical skills in analysing, interpreting and presenting financial information, using real-world business scenarios. You will explore key areas such as budgeting, financial statements and how financial information is used to support business decisions.

Studied alongside two A Levels, this course will help you build valuable skills in problem-solving, communication and financial management. These transferable skills are highly valued by universities and employers, providing a strong foundation for further study or a future career in accounting, finance or business.

Course highlights:

Using financial information to make decisions

Discover how different types of businesses and organisations use financial information to make informed decisions and achieve their goals.

Analysing financial performance

Learn how to interpret financial statements and use financial ratios to assess business performance, identify trends and compare results over time.

Evaluating financial decisions

Explore how businesses use budgets, cost analysis and investment planning to make effective financial decisions.

Communicating financial information

Develop the skills to present financial and accounting information clearly and accurately to different audiences, including business owners, managers and investors.

Located at: Barnsley Sixth Form College

Course Start: September 2027

Course length: 2 Years

Study Mode: Full-time

Course Code: QSFCVLACY1

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.

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The course information on this page was last updated 22 October 2026.