NCEA Level 2 Accounting

12ACC
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr T. Tinworth

Students with an interest in owning or managing a business or interested in studying business or commerce at a higher level would be advised to take Level 2 Accounting.
Topics include:

  • The purpose and conceptual basis of accounting; the systems used to process financial transactions – manual and computer.
  • The preparation, presentation, analysis and interpretation of financial statements.

While it builds and expands on the Level 1 course and provides an excellent preparation to Level 3 Accounting, capable students willing to put in a lot of work will be able to pick up this course.

Pathway

NCEA Level 3 Accounting

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

It is recommended that students buy accounting workbooks at approximately $25 total.
Ring Binder and A4 Refill (14B8), or exercise book 1J5

Recommended Prior Learning

14 or more credits at Level 1 accounting or in consultation with the teacher in charge of accounting.

Credit Information

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Assessment
Level
 Internal or
External
Credits
 L1 Literacy Credits UE Literacy Credits Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91174 v2 Accounting 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of accounting concepts for an entity that operates accounting subsystems
Assessments:
Term: , Week:
2
E
4
Y
A.S. 91175 v2 Accounting 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of accounting processing using accounting software
Assessments:
Term: , Week:
2
I
4
Y
A.S. 91176 v2 Accounting 2.3 - Prepare financial information for an entity that operates accounting subsystems
Assessments:
Term: , Week:
2
E
5
Y
A.S. 91179 v2 Accounting 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of an accounts receivable subsystem for an entity
Assessments:
Term: , Week:
2
I
3
Y
Y
A.S. 91386 v2 Accounting 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of an inventory subsystem for an entity
Assessments:
Term: , Week:
2
I
3
Y
Y
Total Credits
19
10
0
15

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Pathway Tags

Construction and infrastructure, Manufacturing and technology, The Primary Industries, The Service Industries, Social and Community services, Accountant, Actuarial Science, Computer Analyst or programmer, Economist, Engineering Analyst, Information Scientist, Marketing Research Analyst, Mathematician, Meteorologist, Numerical Analyst, Operations Research, Statistician, Systems Analyst, Teacher, Office Manager, Accounts Officer, Banking, Insurance, Business Consultant, Mortgage Broker, Retail Buyer, Auditor, Finance Manager, Financial Adviser, Currency Dealer, Secondary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Property Manager, Real Estate, Valuer, Business Owner, Business Manager, Advisor, Consultant, Policy Analysis, Business Journalist, Engineering

Disclaimer

POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.

Credits listed may change.