NCEA Level 2 Accounting
Aims
To promote knowledge and understanding of accounting as a financial language
To explore the conceptual basis of accounting
To process financial data using manual and computer based systems
To develop an understanding of accounting sub systems
To report financial information to end-users
To analyse, interpret and evaluate financial information
Course Content
The conceptual basis of accounting
Processing
Accounting systems
Accounting reports
Decision-making
Assessment
There are a variety of assessment tasks and school examinations. Externally assessed topics are examined nationally at the end of the year. Students select appropriate assessments from the list below.
Qualification gained
Full course completion — 20 credits in total from NCEA Accounting Level 2
This subject has links with
Economics, Mathematics, English and a range of other subjects
Prior knowledge required
Prior knowledge acquired through NCEA Level 1 Numeracy and Literacy
Next Step
NCEA Accounting Level 3