Grade 11 Accounting SyllabusThis syllabus is designed to provide Grade 11 students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices. The course will cover various topics related to accounting, including the accounting cycle, non-current assets, reconciliation and verification, adjustments to financial statements, sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, analysis and communication of accounting information to stakeholders, costing for materials and labour, traditional costing methods, and the application of accounting to business planning.
1. Grade 11 Accounting Cycle- Introduction to the accounting cycle
- Recording of transactions
- Journal entries and posting to ledgers
- Preparation of trial balance
- Adjusting entries
- Preparation of financial statements
- Closing entries
2. Grade 11 Accounting for Non-Current Assets- Understanding non-current assets
- Acquisition and disposal of non-current assets
- Depreciation and amortization
- Impairment of non-current assets
- Revaluation of non-current assets
3. Grade 11 Reconciliation and Verification- Bank reconciliation
- Reconciliation of accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Verification of assets and liabilities
- Verification of capital and revenue expenditures
4. Grade 11 Adjustments to Financial Statements- Accruals and prepayments
- Bad debts and provision for doubtful debts
- Depreciation and provisions
- Deferred tax and provisions for contingent liabilities
- Correction of errors
5. Grade 11 Sole Traders- Nature and characteristics of sole proprietorship
- Accounting for sole traders
- Capital and drawings
- Preparation of financial statements for sole traders
6. Grade 11 Partnerships- Nature and characteristics of partnerships
- Formation and dissolution of partnerships
- Partnership agreements and profit sharing ratios
- Preparation of financial statements for partnerships
7. Grade 11 Limited Companies- Nature and characteristics of limited companies
- Formation and types of limited companies
- Issue and redemption of shares
- Preparation of financial statements for limited companies
8. Grade 11 Analysis and Communication of Accounting Information to Stakeholders- Techniques for analyzing financial statements
- Ratio analysis and interpretation
- Cash flow statement analysis
- Communication of accounting information to stakeholders
9. Grade 11 Costing for Materials and Labour- Costing concepts and terminology
- Cost classification and behavior
- Costing for materials and inventory
- Costing for labor and overheads
10. Grade 11 Traditional Costing Methods- Absorption costing
- Job costing
- Process costing
- Overhead allocation methods
11. Grade 11 Application of Accounting to Business Planning- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cash flow projections
- Cost-volume-profit analysis
- Break-even analysis
- Variance analysis
By covering these topics in Grade 11, students will develop a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices. This syllabus aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue further studies or careers in the field of accounting.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Grade 11