Accounting
Level : Senior Cycle
Teacher : Sean McNamara
Brief overview of the subject:
Leaving Certificate accounting provides students with the knowledge, understanding and skills in accounting and financial management necessary for managing personal and basic company accounts. The learning experiences in accounting develop students’ organisational, logical thinking, planning and problem-solving skills for their future life, work and study. It also develops their numeracy skills within the context of business and enterprise. The syllabus is for students in the senior cycle of post-primary education and is assessed at Higher and Ordinary levels.
Link to syllabus :
Topics covered include:
Budget, costing, cash flow statements, and interpretation of accounts,
Trading, Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet for Sole Trader, Company and Manufacturing firms
Farm Accounts
Club Accounts
Service Firms
Incomplete Records
Published Accounts
Tabular Statements
Control Accounts
Correction of Errors/Suspense Accounts
Depreciation/Revaluation of Fixed Assets
Textbooks for current cohort for relevant year groups:
Notes will be provided for all topics, along with exam type questions at Ordinary and Higher Level.
A separate folder will be provided at the start of each new topic.
Other required material:
Exam Papers, A4 copy, calculator.
Useful Websites and Online Resources:
Studyclix
David Wilson Accounting
Career opprtunities :
Typical careers include: • Tax Consultant • Banking, Insurance and Financial Services • Accountant • Financial Analyst • Stockbroker • Pensions and Insurance Administrator • Risk Analyst • Economist • Marketing Brand Manager • Advertising Account Manager • Management Consultant • HR Manager • HR Recruitment and Training • Public Relations Officer • Social Researcher
