SATISFACTORY COMPLETION
Unit Assessment
Unit 3 SACs
Unit 4 SACS
End of Unit Examination
Assessment includes
Case study
Structured questions
Folio of exercises
30% of assessment for both Unit 3 and 4
is ICT based
VCE - Accounting
P A G E 4 6 | P A K E N H A M S E C O N D A R Y C O L L E G E S E N I O R S C H O O L 2 0 2 6 H A N D B O O K
ENTRY INTO UNITS 3 AND 4
UNITS 3 & 4
Unit 3 focuses on the financial
accounting for a trading business
owned by a sole proprietor. The double
entry system of recording is used to
record financial information, and reports
are prepared using the accrual basis of
accounting. The perpetual method of
inventory recording is covered.
In Unit 4 students further develop their
understanding of the financial system
covered in Unit 3. Students explore
balance day adjustments and
alternative methods of depreciation.
The unit also involves the analysis of
business performance and providing
advice to improve business
performance.
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Unit 1 and 2 Accounting is highly
recommended.
PATHWAYS
University and TAFE study in Arts, Startup
Businesses, Accounting, Business, Finance,
Economics and Law.
AREAS OF STUDY
1.Recording and analysing financial data
2.Preparing and interpreting accounting
reports
3.Extension of recording and reporting
4.Budgeting and decision-making.