Basic Accounting Course Online

Ready to take your career to the next level?  Interested in becoming a successful accountant?  With Brentwood Open Learning College, the career you know you’re capable of could be right at your fingertips!  Study in your own time and at your own pace, for the chance to boost your career prospects with a Level 1 Accountancy and Finance Award!  Explore the fundamentals of accountancy and finance, along with the primary duties and responsibilities of key accountancy personnel.  Examine the art of effective financial analysis, the objectives of accountancy and the importance of efficient forward planning.  Enjoy the dedicated support of your personally-assigned tutor from start to finish, as you work your way towards an endorsed Level 1 Accountancy and Finance Award from a recognised body! With Brentwood Open Learning College, your journey to a brighter future starts today!

Why Study Accounting and Finance?

A career in accountancy and finance can be rewarding in a variety of ways.  For one thing, long-term job security is guaranteed - global demand for talented accountancy personnel has never been higher.  In addition, qualified accountants often rank among the top earners in their field. And if all this wasn’t enough, professional accountants also have the opportunity to work in any location worldwide under their own terms. While some pursue positions with established accountancy firms, others dream of going into business for themselves and becoming their own boss. Armed with a knack for numbers and a keen eye for detail, this exclusive Level 1 Accountancy and Finance Award could take you the rest of the way!

This foundation-level Accountancy and Finance Award is ideal for newcomers, with no prior knowledge or experience required. The fundamentals of accountancy and finance are presented over two engaging modules, each of which concludes with an online assessment your tutor will mark and return with helpful feedback:

Module 1: Accounting Basics

A broad introduction to professional accountancy is presented in the first module, in which candidates examine the importance of accountancy and its objectives in a business setting.  Several common challenges to effective accountancy are explored, along with the limitations of accountancy and a detailed overview of the accounting cycle.

Module 2: Financial Analysis: Tools and Techniques

In the second module, candidates are presented with several valuable tools and techniques for effective financial analysis.  The importance of effective forward planning is also discussed, along with how to establish realistic financial objectives and the role risk management plays in determining an organization’s financial performance.

Paying in Instalments: £160 (Interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £40

No of Instalments: 10

Each Instalment: £12

Pay in Full: (£40 Discount) £120

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

This Level 1 Accountancy and Finance Award has been designed to lay a robust educational foundation, upon which to begin building a successful career in the field.  Whatever your objectives in accountancy and finance, an endorsed award from a recognised body could make all the difference.  Particularly for newcomers interested in self-employment or freelance opportunities, targeted studies come highly recommended.  At entry-level, accountancy and financial personnel typically earn in the region of £20,000 and up.

We impose no formal entry-requirements on any of our courses, or any time-restrictions to worry about. This exclusive Level 1 Accountancy and Finance Award was designed by a team of experienced academics with the following candidates in mind:

• First-timers with no accountancy knowledge or experience
• Members of the workforce pursuing promotion
• Business owners and entrepreneurs who manage their own accounts
• Candidates interested in freelance/self-employment positions
• Anyone with a flair for numeracy and an eye for detail
• Jobseekers looking to enhance their career prospects

From start to finish, you can count on the committed support of your personally-assigned tutor, along with the wider student support team here at Brentwood Open Learning College! Get started on your Level 1 Accountancy and Finance Award today, or contact our admissions team for more information.