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13 Accounting
13ACC Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms N. Doherty.
Recommended Prior LearningA minimum of 14 credits out of the 19 credits available from NCEA Level 2 Accounting.
Objectives
- To promote the knowledge and understanding of Accounting as a financial language for individuals, partnerships and companies.
- To develop key competencies in a range of financial contexts (thinking; using language, symbols, and texts; managing self; relating to others; participating and contributing) and values (excellence; innovation; inquiry and curiosity; diversity; equity; community and participation; ecological sustainability; integrity).
- To apply financial knowledge and key competencies to practical situations.
Content
- Developing an understanding of the principles on which Accounting is based and how they are applied in a range of situations.
- Recording and processing financial transactions.
- Describing and evaluating a job cost system.
- Reporting financial information to interested parties.
- Analysing, interpreting and evaluating financial and non-financial information to make informed decisions.
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* Standard 91407: For Scholarship students and students prepared to do extra sessions this 5 credit internal is available (AS 91407 (3.4)).
Accountant, Auditor, Accounts Officer, Actuary, Office Administrator, Finance Manager, Retail Manager, Bank Worker, Hotel/Motel Manager, Farmer/Farm Manager, Property Manager, Insurance Claims Officer, Event Manager, Crop Farmer/Manager, Financial Adviser, Health Services Manager, Insurance Adviser, Mortgage Broker, Office Manager, Payroll Officer, Secondary School Teacher, Management Consultant
Subject and Associated CostsCourse Costs: $65.00 Workbook, revision book.
Associated Costs: Nil.