Qatar International School

Accounting is offered as an option for students from Year 10 onwards at IGCSE, AS and A Level using the University of Cambridge International Examinations syllabus.

Overview

Accounting is often described as 'the language of business.' Accounting is a very useful AS level, subject if you are considering a career in business. Studying Accounting is a very good foundation for any of the business courses you could study at University, but especially for degrees in Accounting, Finance, Business Studies and Business Management.

In addition, AS/A Level Accounting can be a useful qualification for those considering studying for the professional exams of the Accounting bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. If you are considering setting up your own business the skills and knowledge gained in this course would prove extremely useful.

The Accounting course consists of both Financial Accounting and Management Accounting.

In Financial Accounting you will learn the techniques and accounting procedures used in business to record financial transactions. You will be taught how to prepare the financial accounts of a variety of different kinds of business organisations. In addition, you will learn about the rules and regulations that Accountants have to follow when preparing accounts.

In Management Accounting you will learn decision making skills and how to interpret financial data. Your interpretation of accounting data will enable you to make decisions about possible courses of action for the business and to choose between alternative business strategies.

What skills do I need?

The course provides an excellent opportunity for students to familiarise themselves with certain accounting concepts that they will most certainly encounter in later life, regardless of whatever career they choose.

A large proportion of the course calls for numeric and analytical skills, therefore a high degree of competence in Mathematics is essential.

Overview of Syllabus

The following summaries (in *.pdf format) are available:

Key Stage 4 (Years 10 to 11)

AS / A Level (Years 12 and 13)

Summaries (in *.pdf format) are available in the respective Options Booklets, which can be downloaded at right.