Level 3 Accounting
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: S Pats 1.
This course is available at St Patrick's College.
OBJECTIVES:
On completing this course students should be able to:
• understand the principles of accounting and how they are used in business
• process financial information
• develop an understanding of the systems and controls required to ensure accurate accounting information
• prepare useful financial reports which meet legal and professional standards
• analyse and interpret financial reports
• make decisions based on financial and non-financial information
• develop the essential skills which include numeracy, problem solving, self management and communication.
Recommended Prior Learning
A satisfactory performance at Year 12 Accounting
Equipment/Stationery
Approx. $30
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Accounting 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of accounting for partnerships
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Accounting 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of company financial statement preparation
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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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
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Accounting 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of management accounting to inform decision-making
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Accounting 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of a job cost subsystem for an entity
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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 the three subjects.