ACCOUNTING
ACCOUNTING AND THE WORLD OF WORK
Employment prospects include:
Chartered Accountant, Forensic Accountant, Company Secretary, Stockbroker,
Actuary, Data Analyst, Economist, Financial Advisor, Consultant, Banker
Is it for me?
What will I learn?
You will enjoy this subject if you:
Enjoy working with figures
Pay attention to details
Have a logical and analytical mind
Enjoy problem solving
Would like a career in the financial sector
You will develop knowledge in:
Completing financial accounting documents
Completing managerial accounting documents
You will develop skills in:
Numeracy and the interpretation and analysis of
complex accounting information
How to apply a systematic approach to solving
financial problems
The use of spreadsheet software for complex
accounting tasks
What can I do with it?
You will develop skills that could take you straight
into employment or aid future studies
The financial sector accounts for 24% of
employment in the UK
Link to SQA Documents
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