Grade 11 Accounting Syllabus
Introduction
Introduction to the subject of accounting and its importance in the business world.
Unit 1: Financial Accounting
1.1 Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Understanding the basic concepts and principles of financial accounting
- Overview of the accounting cycle
- Introduction to financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement)
1.2 Recording Transactions
- Understanding the double-entry bookkeeping system
- Recording business transactions in the general journal and general ledger
- Preparation of trial balance
1.3 Adjusting Entries and Closing Entries
- Understanding the need for adjusting entries
- Recording adjusting entries for accruals and deferrals
- Preparation of adjusted trial balance
- Closing the temporary accounts
1.4 Financial Statements
- Preparation and analysis of income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
- Understanding the relationship between financial statements
- Interpretation of financial ratios
Unit 2: Managerial Accounting
2.1 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
- Understanding the role of managerial accounting in decision-making
- Differences between financial accounting and managerial accounting
2.2 Cost Concepts and Classification
- Understanding different types of costs (direct costs, indirect costs, variable costs, fixed costs)
- Cost behavior analysis (cost-volume-profit analysis)
2.3 Costing Systems
- Overview of job costing and process costing
- Calculation of cost per unit in job costing and process costing
- Allocation of overhead costs
2.4 Budgeting and Variance Analysis
- Introduction to budgeting
- Preparation of different budgets (sales budget, production budget, cash budget)
- Analysis of variances (material variances, labor variances, overhead variances)
Unit 3: Accounting Information Systems
3.1 Introduction to Accounting Information Systems
- Understanding the components and functions of an accounting information system
- Importance of internal controls in accounting systems
3.2 Documentation and Flowcharting
- Understanding the importance of proper documentation in accounting systems
- Creating flowcharts to represent accounting processes
3.3 Computerized Accounting Systems
- Introduction to computerized accounting systems
- Benefits and limitations of computerized accounting systems
- Using accounting software for financial transactions
Unit 4: Ethics and Professionalism in Accounting
4.1 Ethical Considerations in Accounting
- Understanding ethical principles and their application in accounting
- Professional codes of conduct for accountants
4.2 Professionalism in Accounting
- Developing professional skills and competencies in accounting
- Understanding the role of professional organizations and certifications
Assessment
- Regular quizzes and tests to assess understanding of concepts
- Assignments and projects to apply accounting principles
- Mid-term and final examinations to evaluate overall knowledge and skills
Resources
- Textbook: [Insert textbook name]
- Supplementary readings and case studies
- Online resources and practice exercises
Conclusion
Summary of the Grade 11 Accounting syllabus and the importance of studying accounting for future career opportunities in the field of business and finance.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Grade 11