12ACC

Level 2 Accounting

Course Description

This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic accounting principles, processes and systems so that they appreciate the role of accounting in business organisations. It will provide students with an increased awareness of and access to career opportunities for accounting and finance and for running a small business. The course will include a selection from the standards listed below. 


Entry Requirements

It is not essential to have studied Accounting previously.  However, students need to have an adequate level of literacy and numeracy with satisfactory 11MAT or 11MAX results to enter this course.  However, students may be admitted at the discretion of the HOD.



Contributions and Equipment

$45 for a Workbook and a Xero (for AS2.2) Instruction Manual

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: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

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
A.S. 91481 v2
NZQA Info
Accounting 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of a contemporary accounting issue for decision-making
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses are based on student choice, so some courses may not run.