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A-Level
 Applied ICT
 Accounting
Contents
A-Level Applied ICT : An Introduction
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Year I Unit : The Information Age
05
Year I Unit : The Digital Economy
05
Year I Unit : The Knowledge Worker
06
Year II Unit : Using Database Software
06
Year II Unit : Managing ICT Projects
07
Year II Unit : Using Spreadsheet Software
07
A-Level Accounting : An Introduction
Year I Unit : The Accounting System and Costing
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Year II Unit : Corporate and Management Accounting 11
A-Level Applied ICT: An Introduction
Applied ICT First year consists of three units. First two units are ‘practical’
Applied ICT Second year consists of three units out of which one unit is
coursework. These two units will be assessed by BiMS and moderated by
practical exam. Remaining two units are coursework which are assessed
Edexcel. British Council will conduct the practical exam for the 3rd unit.
by BiMS. There are no exam at British Council in 2nd year.
Unit Title
Assessment/
Exam Centre
Availability
Unit Title
Assessment/
Exam Centre
Availability
The
Coursework
The coursework can be
Using
Practical Exam
Practical exam takes place at
Information
at BiMS
completed anytime of the year.
Database
at BiMS
BiMS in the month of June.
However, Edexcel (UK)
Software
Managing
Coursework
The coursework can be
ICT Projects
at BiMS
completed anytime of the year.
Age
moderation takes place in the
month of June.
The Digital
Coursework at
The coursework can be
However, Edexcel (UK)
Economy
BiMS
completed anytime of the year.
moderation takes place in the
However, Edexcel (UK)
month of June.
moderation takes place in the
month of June.
Using
Coursework
The coursework can be
Spreadsheet
at BiMS
completed anytime of the year.
The
Practical Exam
Practical exam takes place at
Knowledge
at British
British Council in the month of
moderation takes place in the
Worker
Council
June.
month of June.
Software
However, Edexcel (UK)
Syllabus - Information & Communication Technology 3
“Globalisation and rapid technological
changes have made Information &
Communication Technology (ICT) a
critical determinant of competitiveness.”
Applied ICT - Year I Unit: The Information Age
Applied ICT - Year I Unit: The Digital Economy
In this unit you will learn about the information communication
Paperless transactions are hallmarks of the digital economy. In the
technologies that enable people to access and exchange information
global e-marketplace transactional websites are the interface
and to carry out transactions anytime, anywhere.You will take a
between e-enabled customers and organisations, allowing them to
critical look at the impact that the internet has had on the way
do business with one another anytime, anywhere. Enhanced
people conduct their personal and professional lives, explore the
connectivity underpins the growth of the digital economy. The
services it offers and gain ‘hands-on’ experience of using some of
proliferation of internet-enabled computers in the home and the use
them. You will investigate the causes and effects of the digital divide
of credit/debit cards to pay for goods are major factors in its
which separates the ‘haves’ from the ‘have nots’ and evaluate
evolution. In this unit, you will investigate how organisations are
measures being taken to bridge the gap. Throughout the unit you
responding to the pressures of the e-marketplace by using
will acquire the tools and techniques you need to make effective use
transactional websites to present their products and services, gather
of the information available to you on the internet. The skills and
information and provide a personalised service. Databases are key to
knowledge you gain whilst studying this unit will be a useful
managing the large amount of data that organisations collect. You
foundation for the rest of the qualification.
will learn how to use simple database software to analyse data and
identify patterns.
Syllabus - Information & Communication Technology 5
Applied ICT - Year I Unit: The Knowledge Worker
In this Information Age computers and communications technology
provide many of us with access to vast quantities of information. As
ICT users, we need to make judgements about sources and accuracy
of information and be able to select and manipulate information to
support sound decision making. Knowledge workers are discerning
consumers of information. They have the information-handling skills
to turn information into knowledge. In this unit you will learn about
making informed decisions using the knowledge available to you.
You will learn how to select your sources and decide on how much
credence you can place in them. You will learn that there are often
many factors to consider when making a decision and that part of
the process is to identify gaps in your knowledge.
Applied ICT - Year II Unit: Using Database Software
In this unit you will develop your knowledge of, and skills in using,
databases further. You will learn the principles of data modelling and
sound database design, and will use relational database software to
build working database systems capable of storing large quantities of
data and of handling both routine and one-off requests for
information. This is a user-focused unit. The knowledge and skills
developed in this unit are particularly relevant to those who use
advanced ICT skills on a daily basis at work or at school/college for
personal, social and work-related purposes. Your work for this unit
will culminate in the design, development, testing and evaluation of
a database for a specific purpose within a given scenario.
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Applied ICT - Year II Unit: Managing ICT Projects
Applied ICT - Year II Unit: Using Spreadsheet Software
It is now widely recognised that specialist knowledge and skills are
In this unit you used spreadsheet models to investigate alternatives
required to manage projects successfully. This unit will introduce you
and make decisions. You saw what a versatile and powerful decision
to some formal project management tools and methods and give
making tool a spreadsheet can be. In this unit you will learn the skills
you an opportunity to use specialist software to plan and monitor
and techniques needed to design and create technically complex
projects. The summative evaluation of your work for this unit will take
spreadsheets yourself. Your work for this unit will culminate in the
the form of an end-of-project review at which you and other project
design, development and testing of a spreadsheet capable of
stakeholders will assess the success of the project and your
analysing, interpreting and communicating complex data. You will
performance as the project manager. This is a user-focused unit. The
need to work with a user to develop a set of user requirements that
knowledge and skills developed in this unit are particularly relevant
will enable you to demonstrate your competence. This is also a
to those who use ICT on a daily basis at work or at school/college for
user-focused unit. The knowledge and skills developed in this unit are
personal, social and work-related purposes. This is not a team
particularly relevant to those who use advanced ICT skills on a daily
activity, but will involve working closely with others, since people skills
basis at work or at school/college for personal, social and
and
work-related purposes.
good
communication
are
key
to
successful
project
management.
Syllabus - Information & Communication Technology 7
“In the business world, accounting is one
discipline of study that all people,
regardless of job position, should have
some knowledge of.”
A-Level Accounting: An Introduction
Accounting - Year I
First year has one unit. This unit is examined through British Council.
Unit Title
Assessment/
Exam Centre
Availability
The Accounting
British Council
Exams are available in both
System &
January & June
Costing
Accounting - Year II
Second year also has single unit. This unit is also examined through British
Council.
Unit Title
Assessment/
Exam Centre
Corporate &
British Council
Management
Availability
Exams are available in both
January & June
Accounting
Syllabus - Accounting 9
Year I Unit: The Accounting System and Costing
Students will be assessed on their knowledge, understanding and skills of
accounting systems and costing.
The unit is divided into six topics:
1. Principles of accounting and double entry book-keeping
2. Control procedures
3. Financial statements of organisations
4. Introduction to costing
5. Analysis of accounting statements
6. Social and ethical accounting.
Examination
200 marks, 3 hours
Section A – Two compulsory 55-mark, multi-part questions based on
given data.
Section B – Three optional 30-mark, multi-part questions from a choice of
four.
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Year II Unit: Corporate and Management Accounting
Students will be assessed on their knowledge and understanding of and skills
in corporate and management accounting. The unit is divided into nine topics:
1. Limited companies
2. Investment ratios
3. Statement of cash flows
4. Budgeting
5. Standard costing
6. Project appraisal
7. Break-even analysis
8. Marginal costing and absorption costing
9. Information & communication technology (ICT) in accounting.
Examination
200 marks, 3 hours
Section A – Two compulsory 55-mark, multi-part questions based on given
data.
Section B – Three optional 30-mark, multi-part questions from a choice of
four.
Syllabus - Accounting 11
About BiMS
With a history dating back to 2004, BiMS has established a reputation for
international standard teaching which has made us one of the top institutes for UK
education. BiMS strives to equip students with the right tools to meet the global
challenges of today.
BiMS is affiliated with Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB) and Dhaka
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education. In addition, BiMS has strong
network of international collaboration and partnerships. BiMS is an approved
learning partner of Heriot-Watt University (UK), the Institute of Chartered
Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) and Scottish Qualifications Authority
(SQA).
BiMS maintains a close relationship with Pearson Qualifications International. BiMS
is an edexcel-approved college authorised to deliver qualifications up to A-Level.
BiMS is also approved BTEC centre accredited to deliver A-level equivalent
‘Diploma in Business’ throughout Bangladesh.
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