Entry requirements
You should have some prior knowledge of book-keeping. This could be demonstrated by achievement of the HN Unit F7JV 34: Recording Financial Information or a similar qualification at SCQF level 6/7.
Why take this course?
Business organisations need to analyse their financial position in terms of profitability, liquidity and efficiency and you will learn how to calculate and analyse accounting ratios to provide this information.
This is a mandatory Unit within the PDA Financial Accounting and the HNC/HND Accounting Group Award. It may also be taken as part of other HN Group Awards as an optional Unit, or can be taken as a stand alone HN Unit.
What you will experience
This course will introduce you to the financial statements of sole traders (from incomplete records), partnerships and limited companies that operate as either traders or manufacturers. The financial statements comprise of income statements and statement of financial position and you will learn how to prepare and present these statements in accordance with current accounting standards.
As cash flow is important to businesses you will learn how to produce statement of cash flows for limited companies.
This Unit is primarily intended for candidates who expect to take up a career or further study in accounting and/or financial administration. It is also relevant to those with appropriate work experience who wish to formalise their financial accounting skills. On completion of the Unit you should be able to:
- Prepare financial statements for business organisations;
- Prepare financial statements, for a sole trader, from incomplete records;
- Prepare a statement of cash flows for a limited company;
- Use accounting ratios to analyse financial statements of a limited company.
The assessments for this Unit will be carried out under supervised conditions.
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before applying for this course.
Pre-entry guidance
Pre-entry guidance is required before booking a place on this course. Please contact our Distance Learning Co-ordinators for more information.
College attendance
You may be required to attend College for assessment. Please check if this is a requirement for your course.
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Applications
This course requires some attendance at College, often for assessment purposes only. Please enquire about expectations for your specific course when booking.
Attendance is usually at the Aberdeen City Campus or Fraserburgh Campus.
When submitting your distance learning application form, please ensure you attach the additional information sheet listing qualifications and previous knowledge with your application. You may be required to attend College for assessment. Please check if this is a requirement for your course.
Online
StartsFlexible start date
Ends31 Jul 2026
Course CodeC00667
Fees£280.00
Alternatively, you can complete a distance learning application form and send it to us.
Companies can book their employees onto this course.
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