NC Accounting

This course introduces students to a range of skills, knowledge and understanding relating to a wide range of accounting and business activities.? 
 
This is the first step towards a career in many different aspects of finance and business. 

  • Financial Skills for a Small Business
  • Recording Transactions in the Ledger
  • Preparing Financial Accounting Information
  • Preparing Management Accounting Information
  • Analysing Accounting Information
  • Handling Wages and Salaries
  • Management Accounting Systems
  • IT Solutions for Administrators
  • Spreadsheets for Administrators
  • Developing Skills for Employment
  • Economics of the Market 

  • General accounts positions
  • Book-keeper
  • Accounts assistant
  • Payroll assistant 

Students who successfully complete this course may be given the opportunity to progress to :

One of the following in relevant subject areas (such as English, Business, Admin, Maths, Modern Studies etc): 

  • Three National 4 passes and one National 5 qualification at grade C or above (or equivalent)  
  • Successful completion of a relevant access course or an appropriate group of National Qualification units
  • Applicants who do not meet this criteria, but have relevant work experience or alternative qualifications may be considered
  • Applicants whose first language is not English should hold an appropriate ESOL qualification 

Additional requirements: 

  • Final selection subject to application screening and potentially attendance at a small group information session
  • Please provide a detailed personal statement, outlining your suitability for the course, and your interest in the subject area 

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, 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, previous employment, 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 for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk

Location

Falkirk Campus

Attendance

Full-Time

Start date

18 August 2025

SCQF Level

Level 5

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