Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 2 Accounting

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Shankar.

Recommended Prior Learning

Subject	Level	Recommendations
9 Financial Capabilities	9	Open entry.
10 Business, Finance and Enterprise	10	Open entry.
Level 1 Commerce	1	Open entry.
Level 2 Accounting	2	Open entry.
Level 3 Accounting	3	Achievement in AS91176 in Level 2 Accounting or at the discretion of the HoD.

The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.

By completing this course successfully students will gain knowledge, skills, and experience to:

•Manage the financial affairs of individuals, whanau, and local or regional small or medium entities, including community organisations, that operate accounting sub-systems, while acting with integrity.

•Make use of appropriate communication tools and skills to process, report and interpret financial information for individuals, whanau, and local or regional small or medium entities, including community organisations that operate accounting sub-systems.

Course Overview

Term 1
Introduction

2.2 Demonstrate understanding of accounting processing using accounting software (Internal)

2.6 Demonstrate understanding of an accounts receivable subsystem for an entity (Internal)

Term 2
2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of an inventory subsystem for an entity (Internal)
2.3 - Prepare financial information for an entity that operates accounting subsystems (External)

Term 3
2.3 - Prepare financial information for an entity that operates accounting subsystems (External)

Term 4
Revision for External Exams

Departments:

Social Sciences - Commerce, Social Sciences - Humanities

Pathway

Level 3 Accounting

Career Pathways

Market Research Analyst, Mortgage Broker, Office Manager, Policy Analyst, Recruitment Consultant, Management Consultant, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Auditor, Accounts Officer, Office Administrator, Finance Manager, Business Analyst, Importer/Exporter, Financial Adviser