Monday 13 January 2014

College achieves accounting gold

Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) has been awarded Gold approval by the worldwide Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

The award, under the Approved Learning Partner  – student tuition programme, recognises the quality of tuition provision and support for ACCA students.

In order to achieve the Gold approval the College had to meet a range of challenging performance targets relating to infrastructure, student feedback, quality of tutors and best practice provision of ACCA tuition and support.

Dominic Whittaker, Head of Faculty: Technology and Enterprise, at the College said: “We are extremely proud to have been awarded gold approval for our ACCA qualifications.  It’s proof that we’re providing learners with quality tuition and support.”

The College offers ACCA accounting qualifications to eligible adults aspiring to become a qualified accountant at its £60 million campus on Knutton Lane.  The ACCA accounting papers are internationally recognised and membership provides improved career progression opportunities within the accounting profession.

Sarah Champ, Accounting Lecturer, at the College said: “By studying for an ACCA qualification at the College, you’re studying a professional qualification which once completed will certify you as a qualified accountant, enabling you to progress further in your career in the financial industry.”

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.