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Professional Accounting Essentials

Level 1 Diploma

Course Location

College

Stockport College

Location

Stockport College

Further Details

Age

Adult

Department

Accounting & Finance

Course Start Date

Tuesday 3rd November 2026

Course Duration

Part-time, 11 Weeks

Course Time

17:00:00 - 21:00:00

Course Fee

£ 0.00
You may be eligible for support with your tuition fees - please visit the college website - funding and finance page for further information

Course Code

SPQ-AC1Z-1400

Course Overview

This course provides students with essential accounting knowledge and practical skills required in modern business environments.

Course Requirements

No formal entry requirements.

What you will Learn

Participants will learn financial accounting principles, management accounting techniques, and VAT compliance processes, enabling them to maintain accounting records, prepare financial statements, support managerial decision-making, and comply with tax regulations.

Assessment

– Weekly exercises
– Class participation
– Homework assignments

Progression

Progression onto professional AAT qualifications.

Career Options

Self-employment
Accounting Assistant
Payroll or Tax Assistant

Mandatory Units

The Professional Accounting Essentials course contains three modules:
1. Financial Accounting
2. Management Accounting
3. Indirect Tax – VAT Basics & VAT Processing

Contact Details

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

Extra Costs Involved

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Disclaimer

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.
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