12ACC

Level 2 Accounting

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Shankar.

The aims of this course are to:

  • Examine, understand and apply the assumptions on which accounting is based
  • Develop knowledge and understanding of the subsystems and controls to prevent fraud
  • Use Professional Computer packages to process accounting information
  • Prepare Financial Reports which meet user needs and professional and legal requirements

What this really means to you:
Build accounting systems that will allow for effective processing of transactions and minimise the possibility of fraud. This will involve an investigation into various scenarios business.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 11 Accounting.

Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements

We strongly recommend the purchase of an Accounting workbook as a learning enhancement for around $35.

Pathway

Level 3 Accounting, University and Polytechnic degrees and courses. Careers in Accounting, Business Management, Banking and Finance and for anyone intending to successfully run their own business.

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.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 9
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91175 v2
NZQA Info

Accounting 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of accounting processing using accounting software


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91176 v2
NZQA Info

Accounting 2.3 - Prepare financial information for an entity that operates accounting subsystems


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91177 v2
NZQA Info

Accounting 2.4 - Interpret accounting information for entities that operate accounting subsystems


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91179 v2
NZQA Info

Accounting 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of an accounts receivable subsystem for an entity


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91386 v2
NZQA Info

Accounting 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of an inventory subsystem for an entity


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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Disclaimer

We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.