Guide to your Accounting course pathway

This map shows you the entry levels, qualifications and job opportunities available to you through studying with Home Learning College.

Home Learning College

Level 2 Accounting

Level 3 Accounting

Level 4 Accounting

Further Professional Qualifications

University entry ie. Accounting and financial principles, management and investment analysis
BA Accounting and Finance Degree

A possible job opportunity with a University Degree Investment Banker Manage corporate, strategic and financial opportunities
35,000 (graduate level)
Source: Prospects

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (QCF)

Accounting qualifications Job opportunities
Basic accounting I Basic accounting II Basic costing Working effectively in accounting and finance (WEAF) Computerised accounting

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (QCF)

Accounts preparation I Accounts preparation II Cash management Costs and revenues Indirect tax Spreadsheets Professional ethics in accounting (PEAF)
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting (QCF)

Financial statements Budgeting Financial performance Internal controls and systems plus two from: - Credit management and control - External auditing - Business tax - Personal tax

ICAEW / ICAS

ie. Business and finance, management, accounting, law, insurance, taxation

Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business

A possible job opportunity with a ICAEW / ICAS qualification

1 2

AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting

Financial Accountant Financial management of a business: strategic directions and financial decisions
40,000 Source: Workhound

CIMA
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting

Management, financial and business accounting

CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting

A possible job opportunity with a CIMA qualification Corporate Accountant Manage accounts, produce and analyse budgets
41,202
Source: Accountancy Age

A possible job opportunity with an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting Bookkeeper Keep records, verify and allocate financial and business transactions using Sage 30,246*
Source: www.payscale.com*

A possible job opportunity with an AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting Accounts Clerk Maintain a variety of accounting functions on a daily basis such as processing invoices 29,456*
Source: www.payscale.com*

A possible job opportunity with an AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting Accounts Manager Process wages and invoices, monitor company expenses 48,260*
Source: www.payscale.com*

ACCA

Financial reporting, strategic business planning and business information management

The ACCA Professional Scheme

A possible job opportunity with an ACCA qualification

4

Financial Analyst Detail performance and analyse future projections for the business
43,054
Source: Accountancy Age

1 2 3 4

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)

* Salaries sourced September 2011