Level 1 Accounting

This course aims to develop students financial literacy with a focus on accounting. It is an introduction to basic accounting principles and processes relating to individuals, communities and small businesses.  Students will cover the following Accounting skills: 

• Process and maintain financial records
• Prepare financial statements
• Interpret financial information 
• Use financial and non-financial information to inform decision making

These are necessary skills for most areas of future employment, future courses in Commerce and are useful life skills.

The stereotype of a pencil pushing accountant hunched over a calculator scribbling sums couldn't be be more inaccurate in today's world.  

• Accounting students have transferable, strongly valued skills that help make them exceptional and visionary business leaders
• Accountants are innovative
• Accountants are good with money
• Accountants are business advisors
• 25% of CEOs are Chartered Accountants and 55% of CEOs have a Finance background