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Business And Accounting

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Students are introduced to the concepts, principles and terminology used in Accounting and Business. They learn about the main institutions that operate in financial markets and how governments and other community bodies can affect the way individuals and groups make financial decisions. Students learn about the main financial documents and reports used in business transactions and decision-making and the systems that facilitate businesses to carry out their financial transactions.

This course will be of benefit to any student considering undertaking studies in the Accounting and Finance courses in Year 11 and 12.

The course has a large practical component including:

• Preparation of documents including invoices, purchase order forms and delivery dockets

• Preparation of Income Statements and Balance Sheets

• Maintenance of personal financial records for personal income tax and calculation of tax payable including assessable income (limited to salaries and wages and interest), allowable deductions (limited to union fees, professional associations, donations and uniform and motor vehicle expenses).

The Year 10 iCurious elective focuses on challenging and extending students to support and develop their full potential.

In semester one students study Criminology and Forensics, enriching them in real world applications of science while also extending a range of skills such as independent inquiry, critical thinking, questioning, researching, analysing, evaluating, and communicating.