Stage 2 Accounting

Prerequisites:

Stage 1 Accounting

Recommendations:

It is recommended that students have successfully completed Stage 1 Accounting with a C grade or better.

What Will You Learn?

In this course, you will develop accounting knowledge and skills to analyse financial information, evaluate business performance and provide informed accounting advice to stakeholders.

The following topics will be covered in this subject:

  • Understanding and applying accounting concepts and conventions
  • Preparing and interpreting financial statements
  • Analysing financial performance using accounting ratios
  • Managing cash flow and financial sustainability
  • Evaluating financial and non-financial information
  • Developing accounting advice and recommendations to support business decisions
  • Considering ethical, social and environmental factors in accounting decisions

Who Is This Course For?

This course is for students who:

  • Are interested in accounting, business, finance and financial decision-making
  • Want to develop analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
  • Are considering further studies or careers in accounting, business or finance

What Do You Need?

  • Access to a computer, internet and Moodle
  • Microsoft Excel or equivalent spreadsheet software
  • Microsoft Word and a calculator
  • Basic numeracy, analytical and written communication skills

Target Audience:

  • Stage 2 students

Length:

  • 1 year (full-year course)