A Level Accounting Class At Abbey College Cambridge
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What is Accounting?

Accounting has been called the ‘language of business’, accountants measure the results of an organisation’s economic activities, and convey this information to a variety of users, including investors, creditors, managers and regulators. Accounting can be divided into many fields such as financial, management, or tax accounting, and external auditing.

Accounting has been called the ‘language of business’, accountants measure the results of an organisation’s economic activities, and convey this information to a variety of users, including investors, creditors, managers and regulators. Accounting can be divided into many fields such as financial, management, or tax accounting, and external auditing.

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Young Engineers Afternoon, Thursday 12th February 2026

Abbey College Cambridge event Young Engineers Afternoon 12.02.2026

This event is ideal for students in Years 7 – 9 curious about engineering careers. It offers hands-on activities and theoretical insights into the field.

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