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Higher National Certificate - HNC
CU Coventry
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
Accountancy is a vital function in business, fulfilling a significant role in business development and profitability. The ability to produce quality financial data is integral to strategic decision-making and could ultimately be the reason a business thrives or dissolves. Because of this, accountants and financial officers are in demand in both the public and private sector, as well as in not for-profit organisations such as charities.At CU London, we will aim to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skillset to help you get into the accounting profession. Alongside your learning, you will also get the chance to conduct critical research with our experienced staff, learn from guest visitors and take part in practical modules.1 year - HNC
In this module, you will learn the basics of successful budgeting in relation to sales and production. In addition to the overview of budgeting practice, you?ll cover the critical processes, including creating and implementing budgets and comparing/monitoring results.Practical elements are introduced in the form of industry-style budgeting assessments.
In business, companies very rarely use cash to pay for assets or products. In this module you will look at credit management control and how to manage credit flow, from paying on time to monitoring liquidity.
This module will introduce you to the fundamentals of accounting. You will look at key topics such as the financial statements comprising the profit and loss and the balance sheet, and get an introduction to budgeting and costing.
In this module, you will look at taxation practices, legislation and the different types of tax. There is a focus on personal tax, what is required and the surrounding legislation. You will also explore other areas and factors that may affect taxation levels, such as income tax, benefits and capital gains tax.
64 Grades/points required
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