Year 13 Accounting (13ACC)
13ACC Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs D. Reyneke.
Pre-requisitesStudied the subject at previous level and attained at least 14 credits including Achievement Standard 90978 (ACCO1.3). No student can start the course without Level 2.
Accounting at this level looks at adapting the basic accounting systems to partnerships and companies. Decision making and managing cash budgets, costing of products plays a huge role in the success of a business. Students at university doing Accounting have an advantage after studying accountancy at Level 3.
The course focuses on accounting systems and financial statements which builds on the Year 12 course by going into much more depth. The processing component is done using the accounting package XERO which is widely used by businesses in New Zealand.
This course leads to tertiary education courses. A school background in Accounting is useful if you wish to enter the world of commerce, business management, banking, tourism, marketing, insurance, information technology, resource management, finance, consultancy, advisory and self employment.
Course Overview
Term 1
Term 1- Partnerships AS 91405.
- Job Costing AS 91409
Term 2
Term 2 - Company annual report AS 90407
- Starting Company Financial Statements AS 91406
Term 3
Term 3 - Continue Company Financial Statements AS 91406
Term 4
Term 4 - Revision
Assessment Information
3 internal assessment and 1 external assessment
Accountant, Auditor, Accounts Officer, Actuary, Finance Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Economist, Financial Adviser, Mortgage Broker, Payroll Officer, Management Consultant
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$66 including a workbook and end of the year AME study guide