Level 4 - Accounting and Finance

The Business Environment: Explore issues outside of the business that may affect the business and its operations. Looking into economics, international dimensions, nature and competition.

Managing and Using Finance: This module covers key areas of accounting, as seen from a business perspective. It explains how accountancy can inform and guide management decisions.

Maximising Resources to Achieve Business Success: An organisation that fails to dedicate sufficient attention to its use of resources will prove to be unprofitable over time. By being observant and prudent, any organisation can achieve significant gains from the management of its resources.

Quantitative Skills: On successful completion of this module, learners will have knowledge of numeric exercises and will understand their use within the context of the business.

Basic Accounting: On completion of this module, learners will understand accounts and how they can be used to give insight into the health of the organisation.

Budgetary Control: This module aims to explain methods of financial control using budgets. This includes development and implementation of departmental budgets, which are combined to form a master budget.

Financial Performance: This module aims to demonstrate how financial performance can be assessed in organisations. This includes the use of financial statements, and accounting standards. It also examines ways for raising finance over different periods of time.

Financial Ratios: This module aims to demonstrate the application and meaning of the commonly used financial ratio. This includes examining liquidity, solvency, gearing and profitability.

Financial Statements: This module aims to describe the preparation and presentation of the three financial statements. This includes the accounting concepts used.

Further Ratios: This module aims to demonstrate how to determine financial efficiency. This includes understanding debt repayment capacity and investment appraisal. Using this knowledge, learners will be able to assess the likely future financial success.

Students have access to multiple support systems throughout their learning journey. All of these are accessible through the student dashboard. Students will have access to the following:

Blogs: We periodically create blogs relevant to our students and courses.

Webinars: Students have access to live webinars, covering lessons within the modules, as well as a bank of previously recorded lessons.

E-books: We provide students with an extensive library of online e-books covering a range of subjects.

Interactive Forums: Students are able to connect with their peers in order to ask questions or share resources they may find useful.

Tutors: A team of dedicated tutors are available for personal online tutoring sessions.

External Resources: A bank of links to relevant external resources is available and updated regularly.

Online Tests: Multiple choice tests are provided within the online modules to help students assess their own learning.

Student Advisors: Advisors are available via telephone, email, or the online chat option. They are available to answer queries relating to learning or any technical difficulties that students may encounter.

Studying Accounting and Finance opens a wide range of career opportunities across various industries. Here are some of the primary career paths you can pursue with an accounting degree:

Public Accounting:

Auditor: Conduct financial audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.

Tax Advisor: Prepare and file tax returns and provide tax planning and advice to individuals and businesses.

Corporate Accounting:

Financial Accountant: Prepare financial statements, manage ledgers, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Management Accountant: Focus on internal financial analysis, budgeting, and cost management to aid business decision-making.

Government and Non-profit Accounting:

Government Accountant: Manage public funds, audit government agencies, and ensure financial compliance with regulations.

Non-profit Accountant: Handle financial reporting, budgeting, and grant management for non-profit organisations.

Specialized Accounting Roles:

Forensic Accountant: Investigate financial fraud and disputes, often working with law enforcement agencies.

Environmental Accountant: Analyse the financial impact of environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives.

Financial Services:

Financial Analyst: Analyse financial data, develop investment strategies, and provide recommendations to businesses and investors.

Credit Analyst: Assess the creditworthiness of individuals and businesses to facilitate lending decisions.

Budget Analyst: Develop and manage budgets, forecast financial needs, and analyse spending patterns.

Overall, accounting is a versatile and in-demand field with opportunities in virtually every sector of the economy.

Once you’ve completed your online Level 4 & 5 Accounting and Finance course, you have the opportunity to complete a third-year Accounting, Business, Finance, or related degree programme, known as a ‘BA top up’, from a wide range of UK universities.

If you decide to complete your full undergraduate degree through one of our partner accredited UK universities, you can choose from the following institutions:

Coventry University
Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons) – London Campus
Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons) – Coventry Campus

Northampton University
BSc (Hons) in International Accounting

University of Derby
BSc (Hons) Business and Management

University of Hertfordshire
BA (Hons) Business Administration

University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
BA (Hons) Business Management

University of Hertfordshire
BA (Hons) Business Administration (top-up) (Online)

Edinburgh Napier University
BA in Business Management
BA in Business and Enterprise
BA in Sales Management

University of Bolton
BSc Honours Business with Finance top-up

University of Cumbria
BA (Hons) Global Business Management
BA (Hons) International Business Management