SSS 2 Financial Accounting1.
Book Keeping and Accounting- Introduction to bookkeeping and accounting
- Differences between bookkeeping and accounting
- Importance of bookkeeping and accounting in business
- Principles of bookkeeping and accounting
2.
Ethics of Accounting- Importance of ethics in accounting
- Ethical principles and standards in accounting
- Professional ethics for accountants
- Ethical issues in financial reporting
3.
Principles of Double Entry- Concept of double-entry bookkeeping
- Types of accounts in double-entry bookkeeping
- Recording transactions using double-entry system
- Preparation of trial balance using double-entry system
4.
Accounting Concepts- Basic accounting concepts and principles
- Accrual basis vs. cash basis accounting
- Matching principle and revenue recognition
- Going concern concept and consistency principle
5.
General Journal- Meaning and purpose of general journal
- Recording transactions in general journal
- Posting journal entries to ledger accounts
- Balancing and closing the general journal
6.
Analytical Cash Book- Importance of cash book in accounting
- Analyzing and recording cash transactions
- Preparation of bank reconciliation statement
- Balancing and closing the cash book
7.
Bank Reconciliation Statement- Meaning and purpose of bank reconciliation
- Reconciling bank statement with cash book
- Identifying and correcting errors in bank reconciliation
- Importance of bank reconciliation in financial reporting
8.
Classification of Accounts- Types of accounts: assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses
- Proper classification and recording of accounts
- Chart of accounts and its importance
- Analyzing and interpreting financial statements using account classifications
9.
Trial Balance and Correction of Errors- Meaning and purpose of trial balance
- Preparation and interpretation of trial balance
- Identifying and correcting errors in trial balance
- Impact of errors on financial statements
10.
Trading Account- Meaning and purpose of trading account
- Recording and calculating cost of goods sold
- Determining gross profit or loss
- Preparation of trading account statement
11.
Profit and Loss Account- Meaning and purpose of profit and loss account
- Recording and calculating operating expenses
- Determining net profit or loss
- Preparation of profit and loss account statement
12.
Adjustments in Profit and Loss Account- Types of adjustments in profit and loss account
- Accruals and prepayments
- Depreciation and amortization
- Provision for doubtful debts and bad debts
13.
Balance Sheet- Meaning and purpose of balance sheet
- Classification and presentation of assets, liabilities, and equity
- Preparation and interpretation of balance sheet
- Importance of balance sheet in assessing financial position
14.
Sales Ledger- Meaning and purpose of sales ledger
- Recording and maintaining sales transactions
- Preparation of sales ledger control account
- Reconciliation of sales ledger with general ledger
15.
Purchases Ledger- Meaning and purpose of purchases ledger
- Recording and maintaining purchases transactions
- Preparation of purchases ledger control account
- Reconciliation of purchases ledger with general ledger
This course is helpful for the following exams: SSS 2