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Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Accountancy

Accountancy

OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Accountancy

Overview


The objective of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Accountancy is to provide learners with a foundation for a career in a range of organisations in relation to financial management and accountancy. It is designed to ensure that each learner is equipped with knowledge of accountancy, and the skills to adapt rapidly to change and progress with their learning.

Module

The aim of this unit is to give learners a basic understanding of how to record financial transactions. The unit covers what is needed to record financial transactions accurately and completely, for example source documents. Finally, the unit explores how income and expenditure is classified and managed.

Credits – 20

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ awareness of aspects of cost and management accounting, including the purpose of management information. The unit introduces the use of ICT in the recording of management information, including its advantages and disadvantages.

Credits – 20

The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of why financial records need to be kept. The learner will develop the ability to use the double-entry system of bookkeeping and to prepare a three-column cash book and a bank reconciliation statement.

Credits – 20

Entry requirements, Fees and Intakes

Entry Point - 16+ years old

Duration - 6 months for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.

Location - Digital or face to face

Final Award - Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Accountancy from OTHM.