Accounting

In S3 this course is optional

Why study Accounting?

This course is a taster course for Business Accounting. It will give pupils a basic understanding of the Finance Department in business and financial information businesses use so that they can prepare some accounting statements and analyse, interpret and report on an organisation's financial performance.

During the course spreadsheets will be used to prepare financial documents, improving learners IT skills.

Where does this course lead to in S4?

This course would lead onto National 5 Accounts and would also be very useful for National 5 Business Management.

What will you study in this course?

Role of the Finance Department

Cash Budgets

Inventory Record Cards

Income Statements

Purchase Order Forms

Sources of Finance

Use of Spreadsheets in Accounting

Assessment in this course

Assessments will involve completing financial documents, some by hand and some using spreadsheets. Assessments will be done throughout the year once each topic is completed.

Homework in this course

Some homework will be issued each term to help consolidate pupils' learning.

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