A qualification in accounting will always be helpful – whether it’s used professionally or personally. This course helps students to understand the responsibilities of the accountant and the impacts of their recommendations on the business and the wider environment. • An introduction to the role of an accountant in a business • Types of business organization • Analysis and evaluation of financial information • Limited company accounts • Capital investment appraisal • Partnership accounts • The double entry model • Verification of accounting records • Preparation of financial statements of sole traders • Budgeting • Marginal costing • Absorption and activity based costing