Kelston Boys’ High School Kelston Boys’ High School

Level 3 Accounting

13ACC
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Rutherford.

Entry Requirements

If you have not taken this subject at the senior level before, please talk to the teacher in charge before selecting this option.


ACCOUNTING - YEAR 13
NCEA LEVEL 3
CODE: 13ACC

Accounting is intended for students with an interest in business, money and finance.  The course will be useful for students wishing to study at tertiary level in the areas of Accounting, Business, Finance or Management. Students will learn skills helpful in starting their own business, or assist those running a small business.  This course will give students an awareness of business in the ‘real world’.

  • Decision making – preparing financial information to assist management in making decisions.
  • Job costing – costing for production businesses.
  • Analysis and interpretation – analysing a New Zealand business’s financial information to decide whether or not it is worthy of investment.
  • Accounting for partnerships and companies.

Learning Areas:

Commerce


Career Pathways

Accountant, Accounts Officer, Auditor, Finance Manager, Financial Adviser, Mortgage Broker, Payroll Officer, Management Consultant, Economist



			
					
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Workbook supplied