Level 4 Business Accounting Course in Reading – Kaplan Reading

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 Reading. Classes run at Kaplan Reading on weekends, so you can study without taking time off work. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship. If you're 19 or over without apprenticeship funding, fees may apply. Over 6 days of classroom-based study, you'll cover the knowledge and skills tested in the CIMA BA2 Objective Test. Your tutor guides you through a structured schedule, and you'll have access to printed and digital CIMA study materials. A good understanding of 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 understand the role of cost and management accounting in business decisions.
  • You'll apply budgeting techniques to plan and control business performance.
  • You'll analyse cost behaviour and use it to support pricing and output decisions.
  • You'll interpret financial statements from a management perspective.
  • You'll work with variance analysis to assess business performance against targets.
  • You'll develop the knowledge needed to pass the CIMA BA2 Objective Test.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Kaplan Reading over 6 weekend sessions. A tutor leads each session, working through the CIMA BA2 syllabus in a structured schedule. You'll have printed copies of official CIMA study materials and access to digital versions through an online learning portal. Assessment is by a CIMA Objective Test, which you sit at the end of the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Management accountant: producing reports and budgets for business decisions
  • Finance analyst: analysing costs and financial performance
  • Accounts assistant: supporting day-to-day financial operations
  • Cost accountant: tracking and controlling business costs
  • Finance officer: managing budgets and financial records in an organisation
  • Payroll administrator: processing staff pay and financial compliance

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 papers (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 careers.

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