Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) has achieved exceptional pass rates for a second year running.
Adult learners studying professional accounting courses by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) have exceeded national pass rates.
Sarah Champ, ACCA co-ordinator and Accounting lecturer at the College, said: “Collectively the learners on the course have achieved pass rates of between 75% and 85% in three of the ACCA papers which is remarkably higher than the national pass rates.”
Learners studying an ACCA course have to study a number of modules and complete exams in various papers written by the ACCA. Pass rates at NULC for the various papers are all above 75%, compared to national pass rates of between 32% and 47% (December 2012).
Ricky Allman, aged 21 from Whitchurch, is studying part-time for the ACCA qualification at NULC whilst working as a Junior Accountant at Teasdale & Co Accountancy Practice in Whitchurch, Shropshire.
Ricky recently passed two of the Level 5 ACCA papers in Performance Management and Taxation scoring 72% and 77% achieving these marks is considerably higher than the pass mark of 50%. Commenting on his success Ricky said: “I’m an ambitious person, and want to continually better myself and achieve the highest qualifications possible to enhance my future job prospects.”
Since studying part-time at NULC, Rick said: “I have much more responsibility at work and I’m trusted with more complicated tasks in the workplace.”
Ricky wasn’t the only one achieving exceptionally high pass rates. Lewis Knapp, aged 21 from Stafford, also studying towards ACCA qualification has achieved 74% and 72% in the same papers. Lewis is working as a semi Senior Accountant at Dean Statham LLP.
Sarah added: “Both Ricky and Lewis are dedicated students who’ve both clearly taken advantage of the resources available at NULC enabling them to achieve fantastic results and progress in their careers.”
NULC offers a range of professional courses for adults at its £60 million campus on Knutton Lane, including AAT and ACCA accounting courses. The ACCA accounting papers are internationally recognised and membership allows greater flexibility when applying for accounting roles.
To find out more about ACCA qualifications or other professional part-time courses for adults visit www.nulc.ac.uk or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or email info@nulc.ac.uk.
