Subject:     ACCOUNTING

Teaching Staff:

Madam Lim Siew Shua - Head of Department

Ms Chan Eng Shim - Assistant HOD

Mr Mohammad Ameen

Mr Abraham Xavier

Mr Michael Mannix

Mrs Rosemary Moten

Mrs Azeezullah Sheriff Zadhi Begum

Ms Elicia Ong

A brief outline of the syllabus: 

·        Understanding the process of accounting

·        Presentation of final financial statements

·        Analysis of results

·        Costing and management accounts

The particular qualities which are needed for this subject:

Literacy and a willingness to practice the various accounting methods.

Being numerate is also an asset.

Examination :

Paper 1                                    Multiple Choice Test                                  1 hour 15 minutes

Paper 2                                    Structured Theory Paper                             1 hour 30 minutes

Paper 3                                    Theory Paper Based on Case Study            2 hours 30 minutes

All papers are compulsory. There is no choice of questions.

Suggested prior grades which A level teachers feel are necessary for success in this subject.  (NB These may not be the minimum entry qualifications set by the Ministry)

Accounting student : Credit in ‘O’ Level English, Mathematics and Accounting

Non Accounting student : Aggregate in English and Mathematics should be 10 or below

Further education and career prospects for someone who studies this subject

Accountant, Banker, Auditor, Financial Manager, Entrepreneur.