Level 4 Business Accounting Course in Manchester – Kaplan Online

CostFREE
Duration6 days
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceWeekend
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

CIMA BA2 Business Accounting Practice Course in Manchester. Classes run at Kaplan Online, part-time over 6 days at weekends, so you can study without taking time off work. Funding may be available through a Government Apprenticeship for eligible learners. Fees may apply for others. This level 4 cima ba2 business accounting practice qualification covers the financial and management accounting knowledge tested in the CIMA BA2 Objective Test. You'll work through structured content with tutor support, using printed and digital OCR-approved CIMA materials. A solid grounding in maths and English is expected before you start.

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 costs are classified and recorded.
  • You'll understand budgeting processes and how to prepare and interpret budgets.
  • You'll apply financial accounting principles including double-entry bookkeeping and trial balances.
  • You'll analyse performance using management accounting techniques.
  • You'll interpret financial statements to support business decision-making.
  • You'll prepare for the CIMA BA2 Objective Test with structured exam-focused practice.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run at weekends over 6 days. Your tutor guides you through a structured study schedule targeted at the CIMA BA2 Objective Test. You'll have access to printed copies of official CIMA materials and digital versions through a personalised online learning portal. Assessment is by Objective Test (OT) examination.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan Online will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, supporting day-to-day financial transactions in a business
  • Management accountant, analysing costs and budgets to guide decisions
  • Finance analyst, reporting on business performance and forecasting
  • Bookkeeper, maintaining accurate financial records for organisations
  • Payroll administrator, managing employee pay and compliance
  • Finance officer, handling budgets and financial reporting in the public or private sector

What you could study next

After completing the Level 4 Diploma in Business Accounting Practice, you can continue through the CIMA qualification framework. The CIMA Management Level builds on BA2 with deeper financial reporting, risk, and decision-making modules. Completing the full CIMA Professional Qualification leads to Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) status, which is widely recognised in finance and accounting careers.

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