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.

Demonstrating an understanding of accounting concepts for small entities -- Processing financial transactions for a small entity -- Preparing financial statements for sole proprietors -- Interpreting accounting information for sole proprietors -- Preparing financial information for a community organisation's annual general meeting -- Making a decision for an individual or group -- Demonstrating an understanding of cash management for a small entity.