Stage 2 | Subject outline | version control
Accounting
Stage 2
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 2 from 2020.
Stage 2 | Subject outline | Performance standards
Performance standards
Stage 2 performance standards for Accounting can be viewed below. You can also download in Word format [DOC 256KB].
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 | Analysis and Evaluation | |
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A |
In-depth understanding and exploration of accounting concepts and conventions. |
Thorough and logical application of accounting concepts and conventions to create highly relevant accounting information for stakeholders. |
Critical analysis and evaluation of accounting information to manage financial sustainability. |
B |
Detailed understanding and exploration of accounting concepts and conventions. |
Mostly thorough and well-informed application of accounting concepts and conventions to create relevant accounting information for stakeholders. |
Mostly critical analysis and evaluation of accounting information to manage financial sustainability. |
C |
Competent understanding and exploration of accounting concepts and conventions. |
Considered application of accounting concepts and conventions to create accounting information for stakeholders. |
Some critical analysis and evaluation of accounting information to manage financial sustainability. |
D |
Some recognition and basic exploration of accounting concepts and conventions. |
Inconsistent application of accounting concepts and conventions to create accounting information.
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Description with some explanation of accounting information to manage financial sustainability. |
E |
Basic recognition of accounting concepts and conventions. |
Limited application of accounting concepts and conventions to create basic accounting information. |
Attempted description and explanation of accounting information to manage financial sustainability. |