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Level 4 Business Accounting Course in Southampton – Kaplan Southampton

CostEmployer funded
Duration5 days
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDay or block release
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.

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About this course

CIMA BA2 Business Accounting Practice Course in Southampton. Classes run at Kaplan Southampton, part-time over 6 days on a day or block release basis. It may be free for some learners through a Government Apprenticeship. Fees may apply for others, though a Kaplan Payment Plan is available. The course prepares you for the CIMA BA2 Objective Test, covering the core accounting knowledge and skills tested at this level. You'll work through structured material with tutor support, using both printed and online resources.

Who this course is for

Kaplan's CIMA BA2 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 BA2 syllabus is split into 4 general areas:

The context of management accounting (10%) Costing (25%) Planning and control (30%) Decision making (35%)

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 it applies to business decisions.
  • You'll understand management accounting techniques used to plan and control business performance.
  • You'll analyse financial data to support budgeting and forecasting.
  • You'll apply accounting principles to practical business scenarios.
  • You'll build the technical knowledge needed to sit and pass the CIMA BA2 Objective Test.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Kaplan Southampton, following a structured schedule designed around the CIMA BA2 Objective Test. A tutor guides you through the material, answers questions, and supports your exam preparation. You'll receive printed copies of official CIMA study materials and access to further resources through a personalised online learning portal.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Management accountant: analysing costs and financial performance for businesses
  • Financial analyst: supporting business planning and investment decisions
  • Cost accountant: tracking and controlling business expenditure
  • Accounts assistant: supporting day-to-day accounting operations
  • Finance officer: managing budgets and financial reporting in organisations
  • Payroll administrator: processing staff pay and related financial records

What you could study next

  • CIMA BA3 (Financial Accounting) - the next paper in the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting, building on the knowledge from BA2.
  • Further CIMA Certificate papers (BA1, BA4) - completing all four papers leads to the full CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting, a recognised stepping stone toward CIMA professional-level qualifications.
  • CIMA Operational Level - the next stage for those working toward full CIMA membership and Chartered Management Accountant status.
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