What is the Accountancy course?
NPA Accountancy is an SQA Group Award at Level 6 which offers an introduction to different units including: preparing management and financial information, interpreting and analysing accounting information and providing an understanding of the ethical responsibilities involved in preparation of accounting materials.
What skills are developed?
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Skills for Life and Work
What kind of person does it take?
- Those that like to work with numbers
- Like problem solving
- Adaptable approach to learn skills
- Determination to exceed
- Those wishing to pursue a career in business or business related occupations
Horizons – where can this subject take you?
As well as providing a route into financial professions, accounts and finance develops skills that are useful in a range of different jobs, such as:
- Accountant
- Company Secretary
- Stockbroker
- Retail Assistant/Manager
- Data Analyst
- Economist
- Entrepreneur
Pathways – how can I make progression?
College
- Many diverse courses on offer at Moray College
Employment
- Opportunities in local employers that offer jobs which require basic financial knowledge. Also Foundation, Modern and Graduate apprenticeships
University
- What Uni? course available including accountancy
Related subjects Accounts works well with:
Business, Administration, Maths, Home Economics, Technical
Entry Requirement for NPA Accountancy – N5 Maths
