Level 4 Business Accounting Course in Birmingham – Kaplan Birmingham – Weekend

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

Funded through an apprenticeship or your employer. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact Kaplan Talent Partners for more info.

About this course

CIMA BA2 Business Accounting Practice Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Kaplan Birmingham on weekends, so you can study without taking time off work. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship. If you're not eligible for apprenticeship funding, a payment plan may be available. Over 6 days of classroom study, you'll cover the knowledge and skills tested in the CIMA BA2 Objective Test exam. Your tutor guides you through the material and answers questions as you go. Printed and digital study materials are included.

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 understand the role of cost and management accounting in business decisions.
  • You'll apply costing techniques including absorption, marginal, and activity-based costing.
  • You'll analyse performance using budgets, variances, and management reports.
  • You'll interpret financial data to support planning and control.
  • You'll work through practice questions structured around the CIMA BA2 Objective Test format.
  • You'll develop the accounting knowledge needed for a career in finance and business.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Kaplan Birmingham over 6 weekend days. A tutor leads each session, working through the CIMA BA2 syllabus and answering your questions. Study follows a structured schedule aimed at the CIMA BA2 Objective Test. You'll receive printed copies of official CIMA study materials and access to digital versions through an online learning portal. Assessment is by the CIMA BA2 Objective Test exam.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Management accountant: analysing costs and financial performance for businesses
  • Finance analyst: supporting business decisions with financial data
  • Cost accountant: tracking and controlling business costs
  • Accounts assistant: supporting day-to-day financial operations
  • Budget analyst: preparing and monitoring organisational budgets
  • Financial controller: overseeing accounting functions within a company

What you could study next

After completing the Level 4 CIMA BA2 Business Accounting Practice Qualification, you can continue through the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting by completing the remaining Certificate-level subjects (BA1, BA3, BA4). From there, the CIMA Operational, Management, and Strategic levels lead to full CIMA membership and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) status, which is widely sought in finance and accounting roles.

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