Standard Grade Accouting & Finance Trip to FourM Accountacy

On Monday 25th March, 12 S4 pupils were given the opportunity to visit the board room of FourM Accountancy. This was an excellent opportunity for pupils studying Standard Grade Accounts and Finance to find out more about the world of accountancy and put their learning into a real life context. Pupils were given a short introduction by John McLaren, a partner at Four-M Accountancy about his role and pursuing a career in accountancy.

Shona Bryce, Accounts Manager, then put pupils accounting skills to the test by presenting them with a pack of financial information relating to a company and pupils had to use their problem solving and analysing skills to work out a number of key financial indicators as well as suggesting reasons for fluctuations in the figures between financial quarters and give an indication as to how the business was performing and what financial advise they would give to this business.

Many thanks to Shona and John for giving up their time to share their expertise and knowledge!