Year 13 Accounting
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Greyling.
Choose accounting for a world of opportunities. From versatile careers and financial literacy to global prospects and problem-solving skills, accounting equips you for success in business and life.
This course assists students in cultivating the ability to make well-informed decisions and nurtures the growth of robust analytical skills and critical thinking capabilities that are applicable in both professional and personal spheres.
We study Partnerships, Companies and Manufacturing businesses in practical situations.
A study of a current publicly listed New Zealand company is undertaken as part of this course.
Course Overview
Term 1
* Partnership - We study the start-up of a Partnership, legal and Accounting
knowledge we need to be aware of.
* Job cost subsystem - This AS is about calculating the cost of a specific job and
working out what the selling price of a product should be. In every business this is
important as it means the difference between success or liquidation of a business.
Term 2
* Companies - We study legal requirements of a company, issuing of shares, cash
flow statements, etc.
* Report - Once we have studied Companies we then do an in-depth study of a
current publicly listed New Zealand company and write a report. The report is for
either a future employee or a person who wants to become a shareholder of the
company.
Term 3
* Decision making - We study budgets, calculating break-even points and then
decide whether we should expand a business. So it is all future focus.
* Revision - getting ready for Derived Grade Exams.
Term 4
* Revision - looking at Derived Grade Exams we then focus on areas where we need
help, so we can go into the exam as confident as possible.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students who didn't take Accounting at Level 1 or Level 2, are welcome. Please go and discuss the option of taking Accounting at Level 3 with Mrs Greyling.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Accounting 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of accounting for partnerships
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Accounting 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of company financial statement preparation
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Accounting 3.4 - Prepare a report for an external user that interprets the annual report of a New Zealand reporting entity
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Accounting 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of management accounting to inform decision-making
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Accounting 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of a job cost subsystem for an entity
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Accountant, Auditor, Accounts Officer, Actuary, Finance Manager, Retail Manager, Bank Worker, Hotel/Motel Manager, Farmer/Farm Manager, Property Manager, Building Contractor, Buyer, Insurance Claims Officer, Community Worker, Event Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Financial Adviser, Health Services Manager, Insurance Agent, Mortgage Broker, Office Manager, Payroll Officer, Purchasing/Supply Officer, Management Consultant,
Disclaimer
Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.