V Level Accounting & Finance

This qualification develops the knowledge and skills needed to interpret financial information, evaluate organisational performance and support decision-making.

Areas of study include:

• Accounting principles and concepts
• Financial statements and reporting
• Costs, revenues, profit and cash flow
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial performance analysis
• Investment appraisal techniques
• Financial risk and governance
• Professional and ethical practice

You will learn through case studies, business scenarios, financial analysis activities, independent research and employer-informed learning experiences.

A minimum of four or more high grades at GCSE* in subjects that are relevant to the course you’d like to study, including maths and/or English Language at grade 4 or above. 

*If choosing to study a V Level alongside A Level course combinations you need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, in subjects relevant to your A Level or A+ Programme subject choices.

At your course discussion appointment, we will discuss your GCSE results, interests and future plans to help you choose a suitable combination of subjects.

60% non-exam assessment / 40% examined assessment

Assessment is designed to demonstrate how knowledge and skills can be applied in realistic organisational contexts. Students will be assessed on their ability to:

• Interpret accounting and financial information
• Analyse organisational performance
• Evaluate financial decisions
• Consider governance and ethical issues
• Communicate financial information effectively

Assessment methods are determined by the awarding organisation and will include both applied and theoretical assessment activities.

If you wish to find out more, please contact Jon Stanfield, Group Head for Business and Social Sciences, by emailing: jonathan.stanfield@nscg.ac.uk for further information regarding the Accounting and Finance V Level.

The Accounting and Finance V Level provides an excellent foundation for Higher Education, apprenticeships and professional careers.

Possible progression routes include:

• Accounting and Finance Degrees
• Business Management
• Economics
• Banking and Financial Services
• Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
• Accountancy Training Programmes
• Financial Analysis
• Commercial and Business Roles

Students develop highly transferable analytical, numerical, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and communication skills valued by universities, apprenticeships and employers. 

Tuition Fees

This course is free for students aged 16-18.

College Maintenance Allowance (CMA)

Students from households meeting the College's eligibility criteria may be able to access financial support to help with transport, meals, equipment and educational visits.

For further information please visit: www.nscg.ac.uk/finance