Stage 1 | Subject outline | version control
Accounting
Stage 1
Subject outline
For teaching in Australian and SACE International schools from January 2024 to December 2024.
For teaching in SACE International schools only from May/June 2023 to March 2024, and from May/June 2024 to March 2025.
Accredited in August 2018 for teaching at Stage 1 from 2019.
Stage 1 | Subject outline | Performance standards
Performance standards
Stage 1 performance standards for Accounting can be viewed below. You can also download in Word format [DOC 255KB].
To learn more about what performance standards are, how they are used, and other general information, see performance standards and grades.
Understanding and Exploration | Application | |
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A |
In-depth understanding of the role of accounting in decision-making. |
Comprehensive application of accounting concepts and conventions to create highly appropriate accounting information. |
B |
Detailed understanding of the role of accounting in decision-making. |
Well-considered application of accounting concepts and conventions to create appropriate accounting information. |
C |
Competent understanding of the role of accounting in decision-making. |
Considered application of accounting concepts and conventions to create accounting information. |
D |
Some understanding of the role of accounting in decision-making. |
Inconsistent application of accounting concepts and conventions to create basic accounting information. |
E |
Limited recognition of the role of accounting in decision-making. |
Attempted application of accounting concepts and conventions to create basic accounting information. |