Higher Accounting (Schools)
***PLEASE NOTE - only pupils who will be at school during session 2026/27 can apply for this course***
Accounting is a key function in many organisations. Effective accounting procedures provide timely and relevant information to management, helping organisations perform successfully. This course will help develop skills in producing, interpreting and analysing financial information. You will also develop skills in communicating essential financial information, in a variety of presentation formats, to various stakeholders and organisations. The course combines both the practical and theoretical aspects of learning related to accounting, allowing you to use digital technology to complete tasks.
Please note: This course is delivered online, in real-time via Microsoft Teams.
Applicants must have access to a laptop/PC for each class with webcam functionality (an iPad or Chromebook is not suitable) and an appropriate workspace to join classes.
Class times are 1.45pm to 4.30pm Tuesday and Thursday.
Content
The course consists of two areas of study:
Financial accounting
- You will develop understanding of how to prepare routine and complex financial accounting information. You will learn about current financial accounting regulations and apply them to a range of business structures. Stakeholders use this information to assess an organisation’s current financial position.
Management accounting
- You will develop your understanding of internal accounting procedures. You will learn how to prepare information using a range of routine and complex accounting techniques. Management use this information when making decisions about the planning, control and future direction of an organisation
Progression
Passing this Higher with a grade ‘C’ or above (alongside at least one other relevant Higher) may allow entry to the following courses:
Entry requirements
- Open to applicants who are in S5 and have achieved National 5 Accounting at grade C or above
OR - S6 pupils who have achieved Higher Business Management and/or Higher Administration & IT and/or Higher Maths/Application of Maths at Grade C or above
More Info
Further advice for School College Programme and Foundation Apprenticeship applications:
• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to March 2025, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited to an information session
• If your application is unsuccessful, you should speak to a guidance teacher or SDS school liaison officer.
• If you are unable to attend the information session or wish to withdraw your application, please email the School Partnership team - school.partnership@forthvalley.ac.uk