Accounting Level 2

Code:  ACC 2

Subject:  Accounting

Level:  Two

Entry Requirement:  NCEA Accounting Level 1 minimum of six credits,  OR NCEA Mathematics Level 1 Achievement Standard 1.1 and a minimum of eight credits,  OR HOD approval.

Course Outline:  Accounting is the study of the processes of translating financial transaction data into information to assist decision-makers to make relevant, accurate and timely decisions.  This course will develop a student’s understanding of the concepts of Accounting and how they are applied to a range of situations for trading and service businesses.  It will include the recording and processing of financial transactions, both manually and on the computer; identifying and designing accounting systems, including in-depth studies of the accounting systems; the reporting of financial and non-financial information to assist in making informed business decisions.

Cost:  $22.50 for three workbooks
            $5.00 paper and disc

Days out of school:  None

Where does it lead?  Level 3 Accounting (a university approved course).