Accounting

The St Mary’s Accounting department is a vibrant department that aims to furnish its students with the accounting skills necessary to understand financial reports and good business practice.

Accounting is a compulsory subject for Form II students, so that they are able to make an informed choice when selecting their subjects for Form III. This means that our girls know what to expect if they choose accounting as a subject, and we hope to encourage them to become entrepreneurs. The main focus of the curriculum is on bookkeeping by recording financial transactions.

Accounting is offered as an optional subject from Form III onwards. The girls learn principles of accounting and financial management such as drawing up financial statements and interpreting financial ratios for sole proprietors, partnerships and public companies. The curriculum is extensive and prepares the students for future careers in finance such as chartered accounting and actuarial science. It is a challenging subject that teaches our girls to think logically and to work accurately under time pressure. Students are also encouraged to participate in the National Accounting Olympiad.