Accounting Department
The accounting department plays a pivotal role in equipping students with financial literacy and management skills. Through rigorous coursework, students learn principles of accounting, financial analysis, and budgeting. The department cultivates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, preparing students for careers in finance, business, or further studies in accounting. Practical applications and real-world scenarios enhance their understanding of financial concepts.
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Tutors
The accounting department at our sixth form is led by a team of dedicated and qualified tutors, each bringing professional expertise to the classroom. Their passion for accounting is evident in their dynamic teaching methods, ensuring students grasp complex financial concepts. With a commitment to excellence, these tutors provide personalized guidance, equipping students not only with technical skills but also instilling a genuine enthusiasm for the field.
Courses Offered
A-level Accounting offers the most widely recognised route into higher studies in accountancy (such as ACCA) and other disciplines.
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You will study the core topics of financial accounting, and cost and management accounting, to obtain a thorough knowledge of both theory and practice.
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Students will also have the opportunity to learn regulatory and ethical considerations, which includes International Accounting Standards.
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The examination covers 4 papers: 2 AS Level and 2 A Level
Subject Guide
Refer to the link below for more information on Accounting A Level:
Tutors
Cg. Jenie Yap
Head of Department
Cg. Pang Yen Chew
Assistant Head of Department
Cg. Nor Khairulaney bin Hj Awg Damit
Cg. Dk Siti Khojatoeslam binti Pg Hj Kamaludin
Accounting
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A qualification in A-level Accounting opens many career choices and can help you to develop your future job prospects. Accounting is a relevant subject for university courses at UBD, ITB and UNISSA. It also offers the most widely recognised route into higher studies in accountancy (such as ACCA) and other disciplines such as Banking, Economics, Law, Computing, Marketing, Teaching and so on.
COURSE CONTENT
Topics
Financial Accounting
AS Level
Types of business entity
The accounting system
Accounting for non-current assets
Reconciliation and verification
Preparation of financial statements:
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adjustments
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sole traders
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partnerships
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limited companies
Analysis and communication of accounting information
A Level
Preparation of financial statements:
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partnerships
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manufacturing businesses
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clubs and societies
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limited companies
Regulatory and ethical considerations
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International Accounting Standards
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Ethical considerations
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Auditing and stewardship of limited companies
Business acquisition and merger
Computerised accounting systems
Analysis and communication of accounting information
Cost and Management Accounting
Costing for materials and labour
Traditional costing methods:
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absorption costing
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marginal costing
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cost–volume–profit analysis
The application of accounting to business planning
Activity based costing (ABC)
Standard costing
Budgeting and budgetary control
Investment appraisal
ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATIONS
Lower Sixth : 1 Assessment and an End of Year examination.
Upper Sixth : 1 Assessment and a Mock examination.
Weightage
Assessment Overview
Paper 1
Paper 2
Paper 3
Paper 4
Multiple-choice
Fundamental of Accounting
Financial Accounting
Cost and Management Accounting
Duration
AS Level
A Level
1 hr
1 hr 45 mins
1 hr 30 mins
1 hr
28%
72%
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14%
36%
30%
20%