Home Page News   St Benildus College "THE BEST EDUCATION MONEY CAN'T BUY" Irish Independent   Business 2009/2010 < back   Leaving Certificate Accountancy 2009/2010 The study of Leaving Certificate Accounting at St Benildus College develops the ability to identify, calculate, measure and communicate financial and other relevant information to allow for informed judgements and decision-making to take place. The Course structure is designed to allow candidates to build on their knowledge and understanding of both Financial and Management Accounting.     * The study of Financial Accounting enables candidates to further develop their skills and techniques relating to the structure, finance, management and control of entrepreneurial organisations. It builds on Junior Certificate Bookkeeping and thus enables candidates to extend their ability to prepare financial statements and the analytical skills required to evaluate business performance for a range of business organisations.     * The study of Management Accounting enables candidates to further develop their skills and techniques in preparing costing statements, including standard and absorption costing techniques, for a range of production and service concerns, and to make decisions including investment appraisal for more complex situations.