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Level 4 Business Accounting Course in Glasgow – Kaplan Glasgow

CostFREE
Duration4 days
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceWeekend
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

CIMA BA2 Business Accounting Practice Course in Glasgow. Weekend classes run at Kaplan Glasgow, so you can study without taking time off work. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship. If you're not eligible for that route, a payment plan may be available. You'll work through structured sessions with a tutor, covering the knowledge and skills tested in the CIMA BA2 Objective Test exam. Printed and digital study materials are included. The course runs over 6 days of classroom-based weekend study.

Who this course is for

Kaplan's CIMA BA4 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 BA4 syllabus is split into 4 general areas:

Business ethics and ethical conflict (30%) Corporate governance, controls and corporate social responsibility (45%) General principles of the legal system, contract and employment law (15%) Company administration (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 management accounting techniques used in business decisions.
  • You'll understand how to analyse costs, budgets, and variances.
  • You'll learn how financial information supports planning and control within organisations.
  • You'll apply accounting principles to practical business scenarios.
  • You'll prepare for the CIMA BA2 Objective Test exam.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Kaplan Glasgow over weekend sessions. A tutor guides you through the material, answers questions, and keeps you on track toward the CIMA BA2 Objective Test. You'll receive printed copies of official CIMA study materials, plus access to digital versions through an online learning portal. Assessment is by Objective Test exam.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Management accountant: analysing costs and supporting business decisions
  • Finance officer: handling budgets and financial reporting
  • Accounts assistant: supporting day-to-day accounting functions
  • Financial analyst: interpreting data to guide business planning
  • Cost accountant: monitoring and controlling business expenditure
  • Payroll administrator: managing staff pay and financial records

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 Certificate in Business Accounting (full qualification) - completing all four Certificate papers gives you the full OCR-certified qualification and entry to CIMA's Operational Level.
  • CIMA Operational Level - the next stage toward full CIMA membership and Chartered Management Accountant status.
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