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Level 4 Business Accounting Course Online – Kaplan Online

CostFREE
Duration12 days
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

CIMA BA2 Business Accounting Practice Course. Study online, at your own pace, through a structured schedule built around your exam. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship. If you're funding it yourself, a payment plan may be available. You'll work through the core content for the CIMA BA2 Objective Test, supported by a tutor who can answer your questions. Materials include printed and digital copies of official CIMA content. The course typically takes 12 days of study time. No prior qualifications are required, though a solid grasp of maths and English will help.

Who this course is for

Kaplan's CIMA BA3 course aims to support you in passing your exam and help you to gain the skills you need for a successful career in accountancy. You'll work through a structured study schedule targeted towards an Objective Test (OT). Your tutor will support and guide you through the course and answer any questions you may have.

Included in our courses are printed copies of our Official CIMA material along with soft copies which can be found on your personalised, online learning portal, MyKaplan (www.mykaplan.co.uk). Also on MyKaplan you will get a range of online resources such as: Subject Overview, Resource Guide, Study Programme, Tutor-led Units, Knowledge Check Tests,Mock Exams and Test Yourself facility.

Our Pass Guarantee means that Kaplan will support you until you pass your exam (T&Cs apply - see website for details).

The BA3 syllabus is split into 4 general areas:

Accounting principles, concepts and regulations (10%) Recording accounting transactions (50%) Preparation of accounts for single entities (30%) Analysis of financial statements (10%)

Entry requirements

No entry requirements, although you will need a good understanding of Maths and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of cost accounting and how businesses use it to make decisions.
  • You'll understand how to prepare and interpret management accounts.
  • You'll learn how budgets are set, monitored, and used to control business performance.
  • You'll explore the principles of financial accounting and reporting.
  • You'll build the skills needed to pass the CIMA BA2 Objective Test.

How you will learn

You'll study through an online learning portal with access to printed and digital official CIMA materials. A tutor guides you through the structured schedule and is available to answer questions. Assessment is by a CIMA Objective Test (OT), which you sit at the end of the course.

What you will need to bring

Printed copies of official CIMA study materials are included. Digital versions are available through your online learning portal. Kaplan Online will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant. Support day-to-day financial transactions and reporting.
  • Management accountant. Prepare budgets and financial analysis for business decisions.
  • Cost accountant. Track and control costs across business operations.
  • Finance officer. Manage financial records and reporting in an organisation.
  • Payroll administrator. Process employee pay and maintain accurate records.
  • Bookkeeper. Record financial data and reconcile accounts.

What you could study next

  • CIMA BA3 Business Mathematics and Statistics. The next paper in the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting, building on the quantitative skills used in BA2.
  • CIMA Management Level. Once you complete the Certificate in Business Accounting, you can progress to the CIMA Professional Qualification at Management Level.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Accounting. An alternative Level 4 route recognised by employers across accounting and finance.
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