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EDI Level 3 Certificate in Accounting & EDI Level 3 Certificate in Accounting (IAS)

 
EDI Level 3 Certificate in Accounting & EDI Level 3 Certificate in Accounting (IAS)
Summary The Level 3 Certificate in Accounting (IAS) is a broad-based qualification which offers learners an academic yet practical approach to the accounting discipline and the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in using the International Accounting Standards, which all public limited companies must now adopt. It aims to allow candidates to develop:

  • an understanding of the basic principles underlying the recording of business transactions
  • the ability to prepare and interpret accounts for sole traders, partnerships, non-trading organisations, companies and groups of companies in accordance with basic accounting conventions and current international accounting standards and practices
  • the ability to apply the principles of decision making.
Tariff entry The qualification was first considered for UCAS Tariff points in May 2007. The points came into effect for entry to higher education from 2009 entry.

Expert Group report (PDF)
Learning hours 150
UCAS Tariff points Distinction
Credit
Pass
120
90
70
Qualification sector 15 Business, Administration and Law
15.1 Accounting and Finance
Awarding organisation www.ediplc.com
NDAQ Entry Visit the Register of Regulated Qualifications website