ACCOUNTING

- ACCOUNTING -

Accounting is a subject that the learner will find useful on a daily basis. The Jeppe Accounting Department will guide boys through their studies. As learners build their knowledge and develop the necessary skills, they will grow in confidence and discover what a valuable subject Accounting is. Accounting requires the ability to apply knowledge. It needs regular practice. There is a strong correlation between a learner’s performance in Core Mathematics and Accounting, hence the minimum entrance requirement. Boys with a strong work ethic and Mathematics ability excel at Accounting.

1. Department and Contact Information

Subject Head: Ms N van Niekerk
Contact Information: nvanniekerk@jeppeboys.co.za

2. Subject Status

Compulsory: No
APS Contribution: yes, full points awarded

3. Relevance for Further Studies

Required for Further Study: You do not have to do Accounting at school to study it, but it is beneficial in the sense that you will have a working knowledge of Accounting. At University, they work at a very fast pace.
Useful For: Any Bcom field of study. Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Banking and Investment. Accounting can also be useful if you are planning to be in a profession where you work for yourself.

4. Course Content and Learning Outcomes

Core Topics: Accounting is divided into Managerial and Financial Accounting.

Curriculum Summary:

Practical Component: None

5. Skills and Qualities Required

Recommended Aptitudes: Analytical thinking, interest business management, independent worker.
Student Attributes: Perseverance, strong work ethic, patience, self-discipline, hard-working.

6. Special Requirements/Recommendations

Materials and Resources: Scientific calculator

7. Teaching Methods and Learning Strategies

Instructional Approaches: Lecture, but boys are encouraged to do work in class in order for the teacher to be able to assist.
Study Tips: Study every day. Always do homework and inquire when you don't understand.

8. Relevance and Application

Real-World Connections: Learners learn how to record financial information, budget and do cost calculations. These are skills that the boys will use regularly once they have left school.
Ethical and Moral Considerations: Accounting is a subject that places great value on ethical behaviour. Every topic has an ethics component.

9. Career Opportunities

Potential Careers: Accountant, Tax expert, Finance manager, Actuary, Auditor, Bookkeeper, Financial advisor, Internal Auditor, Forensic auditor, Chartered accountant.
Industry Relevance: Accounting firms, Banks and other financial institutions, Insurance companies, SARS, Entrepreneur.

10. Curriculum Summary and Assessment

Assessment Structure: Learners do one test and one formal task per term. With the exception of the grade 10 June exam, all exams consist of 2 papers. Paper 1 is on the Financial Accounting topics and Paper 2 is on the Managerial Accounting topics.
Key Learning Outcomes: Outline the primary learning objectives and outcomes expected by the end of the course.

School-Based Assessment:

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