Certificate in Accounting
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Certificate
- Code
- C32
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 60 credit points
Description
This certificate is in the process of being withdrawn and replaced by a new Professional Certificate in Accounting. The final date which students can claim this Certificate in Accounting is 31 December 2010.
This certificate caters for people without a degree who want a route into the accounting profession, and anyone who needs fundamental accountancy skills.
You will investigate the role of accounting in businesses organisations, developing knowledge and understanding of basic financial, cost and management accounting, computerised accounting, systems and spreadsheets. You will also learn how to prepare accounts for audit and use accounting information for decision-making. The certificate is accredited with a range of accounting bodies and will enable you to go straight into professional training.
Courses
For this certificate you require:
60 points from the following course:
| Undergraduate Level 3 | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
60 |
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
For this qualification, we do not allow you to count credit for study you have already done elsewhere.
On completion
On successful completion of the required course you will be awarded a Certificate in Accounting and will be entitled to use the letters Cert Acc (Open) after your name.
Regulations
As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the Award Regulations and the Student Regulations.
Award Regulations
Student Regulations
The Student Regulations (including the Code of Practice for Student Assessment and the Code of Practice for Student Discipline) are available on our Policy Documents for Students website.
How to register
To register for this qualification, read the description and check you meet any specific requirements (for example, some of our qualifications, require you to be working in a particular environment, or be sponsored by your employer). Then select the course you wish to study first and ensure it is suitable for you before following the registration procedure for that course.
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An undergraduate qualification in Business and Management.
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- - show how much study is required to complete a course or qualification. One credit point represents roughly 10 hours of study.
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