Level 3 Accounting & Business Enterprise (ABE303)
ABE303 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs N. Sewell.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen Entry, however, if you have not completed Level 2 Economics or Level 2 Accounting and Business Enterprise please have a discussion with Mrs Sewell and the HOD of Social Sciences ( Mrs Peszynski) regarding your suitability.
In this Social Sciences course students will complete a broad study of finance with an Accounting focus. There will be a focus on financial decisions for Companies and Partnerships and looking at issues that may impact the efficient operation of businesses. This is a commerce based course with standards are from the Accounting and Business Studies domains.
The programme of asssessment will be finalised at the start of the year, based on student ability, goals and interests. Students will aim to complete between 14 to 18 credits from the list below based on student interest and ability.
14 credits can be gained from the Accounting subject area for those intending on University study, or those wanting to use this subject to gain University Entrance.
Course Overview
Term 1
For those wanting to have Accounting as a career, we do a recap from previous years.
Partnerships are next, looking at going into business with like minded individuals.
We also start making choices in Term 1.
You may wish to take a slightly different tack and opt into Unit Standards:
Evaluating one's personal income is useful for everyone.
How to buy Property.
Developing a plan to reach a long term financial goal. e.g. buying a house, car, paying for tertiary education
Term 2
Visit a local manufacturing business
How do they cost out their jobs to customers (Accounts receivable). How do they remain competitive?
Or we can look at how businesses are future proofing.
Listing a Company on the NZ stock exchange is a big decision. Would you invest as a shareholder?
Term 3
Preparation of Company Financial Statements and the theory that underpins what we do as a business.
Term 4
Recap and preparation of either 1 or 2 standards for NCEA examinations.
Level 3 optional courses, Social Sciences
Assessment Policy & Procedures Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1B8 exercise book and calculator
Workbook approx. $30 based on 2021 (to be confirmed 2022)