SSS 1 Book Keeping Syllabus1.
Meaning of Book Keeping- Introduction to the concept of bookkeeping
- Importance and benefits of bookkeeping
- Role of bookkeeping in business management
2.
Assets and Liability- Definition and classification of assets and liabilities
- Understanding the relationship between assets and liabilities
- Identification and recording of different types of assets and liabilities
3.
Business Transactions- Explanation of business transactions and their significance
- Types of business transactions (cash and credit)
- Recording business transactions using source documents
4.
Debtors and Creditors- Definition and differentiation between debtors and creditors
- Importance of maintaining accurate records of debtors and creditors
- Methods of recording transactions involving debtors and creditors
5.
Source Documents- Explanation of source documents and their role in bookkeeping
- Examples of common source documents (invoices, receipts, vouchers)
- Proper filing and organization of source documents
6.
Book of Original Entry- Introduction to the book of original entry (journal)
- Recording business transactions in the journal
- Importance of chronological order in journal entries
7.
Ledger- Definition and purpose of a ledger
- Different types of ledgers (general ledger, subsidiary ledger)
- Posting journal entries to the ledger accounts
8.
Single Column Cash Book- Meaning and purpose of a single column cash book
- Recording cash transactions in the single column cash book
- Balancing the single column cash book
9.
Double Column Cash Book- Introduction to the double column cash book
- Recording cash and bank transactions in the double column cash book
- Balancing the double column cash book
10.
Contra Entry- Explanation of contra entry and its significance in bookkeeping
- Recording contra entries in the cash book
- Examples of common contra entries
11.
Principle of Double Entry- Understanding the principle of double entry bookkeeping
- Explanation of debit and credit entries
- Balancing accounts using the principle of double entry
12.
Petty Cash Book- Definition and purpose of a petty cash book
- Recording petty cash transactions in the petty cash book
- Reconciliation of the petty cash book
13.
Trial Balance and Correction of Errors- Meaning and importance of a trial balance
- Preparation and interpretation of a trial balance
- Identification and correction of errors in bookkeeping
14.
Trading Accounts- Introduction to trading accounts
- Calculation of gross profit using trading accounts
- Interpretation and analysis of trading accounts
15.
Profit and Loss Account- Definition and purpose of a profit and loss account
- Preparation and interpretation of a profit and loss account
- Calculation of net profit or loss using the profit and loss account
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Balance Sheets- Explanation of balance sheets and their significance
- Preparation and interpretation of balance sheets
- Analysis of financial position using balance sheets
This course is helpful for the following exams: SSS 1