| Accounting - Course Information
Year 11
The course content is divided into five sections:
- The Conceptual Basis of Accounting
Students will develop an understanding of the foundations of Accounting, the principles on which it is based and how they are applied in a range of situations.
- Processing
Students will be able to record and process financial transactions.
- Accounting systems
Students will be able to identify and design an accounting system, including documents, accounting records and appropriate control measures.
- Accounting reports
Students will be able to present, report, analyse and interpret financial information to interested parties.
- Decision Making
Students will be able to interpret and evaluate financial and non-financial information to make informed decisions.
Year 12
The course content is divided into five sections:
- The Conceptual Basis of Accounting
-Nature and functions of Accounting
-Accounting concepts
-Features and financial requirements the operating cycle
- Processing
-Analysis of transactions
-Accounting processes
- Accounting systems
-Objectives
-Documents and design
-Controls
- Accounting reports
-Recording and reporting information
- Decision Making
-Analysis of information
-Interpretation of information
-Decision making process
Year 13
The course content is divided into five sections:
- The Conceptual Basis of Accounting eg Theory
- Processing eg Journal and Ledger entries
- Accounting systems eg Job Costing
- Accounting reports eg Statements of Financial Performance, Position
- Decision Making eg Analysis and Interpretation
Course topics covered in these five sections are:
- Conceptual Framework
- Partnerships
- Companies
- Cash Flows
- Job Costing
- Cost Volume analysis
- Analysis and Interpretation
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