Russell Gordon has an intimate working knowledge of the Accounting curriculum and standards-based assessment. He has had vast experience at Otumoetai College, Tauranga Boys College and is currently the Deputy Principal at Mt Maunganui College. He has also been a Regional facilitator, a senior tutor for Accounting in the Western Bay of Plenty, an external exam marker and panel leader for Levels 1 and 2 examinations; and a national moderator for the internal standards for Accounting.

Demonstrate an understanding of accounting concepts for a sole proprietor that operates accounting systems -- Demonstrate an understanding of accounting subsystems for a trading firm -- Demonstrate an understanding of accounting processes -- Prepare financial information for an entity that operates accounting subsystems -- Analyse and interpret information and make recommendation(s) for a sole proprietor -- Prepare a report on how an entity safeguards its assets.