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THE CONCEPT OF ACCOUNTANCY
The following concepts are used in accounting:
• Assets;
• Owner’s equity;
• Capital;
• Liabilities
• Expenses; and
• Income.
Module 1 – Accounting theory, principles and
concepts
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Module 1 – Accounting theory, principles and concepts (continued)
CAPITAL FOR A NEW BUSINESS
Most transactions are accompanied by source documents. Source
documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 1 – Accounting theory, principles and concepts (continued)
THE PROFIT MOTIVE
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documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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DIFFERENT FORMS OF OWNERSHIP
The following concepts are used in accounting:
• Assets;
• Owner’s equity;
• Capital;
• Liabilities
• Expenses; and
• Income.
Module 2 – Forms of ownership
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Module 2 – Forms of ownership (continued)
FORMS OF OWNERSHIP
Most transactions are accompanied by source documents. Source
documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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SOURCE DOCUMENTS
The following concepts are used in accounting:
• Assets;
• Owner’s equity;
• Capital;
• Liabilities
• Expenses; and
• Income.
Module 3 – Documents and authorisation of
transactions
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Module 3 – Documents and authorisation of transactions (continued)
INTERNAL DOCUMENTS
Most transactions are accompanied by source documents. Source
documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 3 – Documents and authorisation of transactions (continued)
EXTERNAL DOCUMENTS
Most transactions are accompanied by source documents. Source
documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 3 – Documents and authorisation of transactions (continued)
FILING/ARCHIVING OF DOCUMENTS
Most transactions are accompanied by source documents. Source
documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 3 – Documents and authorisation of transactions (continued)
REGISTERS OF UNUSED DOCUMENTS
Most transactions are accompanied by source documents. Source
documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 3 – Documents and authorisation of transactions (continued)
SAFEKEEPING OF USED AND UNUSED INTERNAL SOURCE
DOCUMENTS
Most transactions are accompanied by source documents. Source
documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 3 – Documents and authorisation of transactions (continued)
AUTHORISATION OF TRANSACTIONS
Most transactions are accompanied by source documents. Source
documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 3 – Documents and authorisation of transactions (continued)
SOURCE AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Most transactions are accompanied by source documents. Source
documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS USED BY THE BUSINESS
The following concepts are used in accounting:
• Assets;
• Owner’s equity;
• Capital;
• Liabilities
• Expenses; and
• Income.
Module 4 – Starting a commercial enterprise
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Module 4 – Starting a commercial enterprise (continued)
BANKING AND BANKING ACCOUNTS
Most transactions are accompanied by source documents. Source
documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 4 – Starting a commercial enterprise (continued)
GUIDELINES FOR RECEIVING AND DEPOSTING MONEY
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documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 4 – Starting a commercial enterprise (continued)
GUIDELINES FOR PAYING MONEY
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documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 4 – Starting a commercial enterprise (continued)
INTERNET BANKING
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documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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FINANCIAL CONCEPTS
The following concepts are used in accounting:
• Assets;
• Owner’s equity;
• Capital;
• Liabilities
• Expenses; and
• Income.
Module 5 – Financial concepts and the
Accounting equation
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Module 5 – Financial concepts and the Accounting equation (continued)
CYCLE OF TRADING ACTIVITIES
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documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 5 – Financial concepts and the Accounting equation (continued)
THE DOUBLE-ENTRY SYSTEM
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documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 5 – Financial concepts and the Accounting equation (continued)
THE ACCOUNTING EQUATION
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documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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THE GENERAL LEDGER
The following concepts are used in accounting:
• Assets;
• Owner’s equity;
• Capital;
• Liabilities
• Expenses; and
• Income.
Module 6 –Trading concerns; principles
regarding double entries
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Module 6 –Trading concerns; principles regarding double entries
(continued)
APPLY THE DOUBLE-ENTRY PRINCIPLE
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documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 6 –Trading concerns; principles regarding double entries
(continued)
GROUPING OF LEDGER ACCOUNTS
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documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 6 –Trading concerns; principles regarding double entries
(continued)
THE CONTINUOUS STOCK SYSTEM
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documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 6 –Trading concerns; principles regarding double entries
(continued)
THE PERIODIC STOCK SYSTEM
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documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 6 –Trading concerns; principles regarding double entries
(continued)
THE TRIAL BALANCE
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documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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CASH RECIEPTS JOURNAL
The following concepts are used in accounting:
• Assets;
• Owner’s equity;
• Capital;
• Liabilities
• Expenses; and
• Income.
Module 7 – Cash receipts journal and transfer
(post) to the ledger
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Module 7 – Cash receipts journal and transfer (post) to the ledger
(continued)
POSTING FROM THE CASH RECEIPTS JOURNAL TO THE GENERAL
LEDGER
Most transactions are accompanied by source documents. Source
documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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CASH PAYMENTS JOURNAL
The following concepts are used in accounting:
• Assets;
• Owner’s equity;
• Capital;
• Liabilities
• Expenses; and
• Income.
Module 8 – Cash payments and transfer (post) to
the ledger
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Module 8 – Cash payments and transfer (post) to the ledger (continued)
POSTING FROM THE CASH PAYMENTS JOURNAL TO THE GENERAL
LEDGER
Most transactions are accompanied by source documents. Source
documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 8 – Cash payments and transfer (post) to the ledger (continued)
CASH RECIEPTS JOUNRAL AD THE CASH PAYMENTS JOURNAL
Most transactions are accompanied by source documents. Source
documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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ANALYSIS CASH BOOK
The following concepts are used in accounting:
• Assets;
• Owner’s equity;
• Capital;
• Liabilities
• Expenses; and
• Income.
Module 9 – Analysis Cash book and transfer
(post) to the ledger
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THE PETTY CASH JOURNAL
The following concepts are used in accounting:
• Assets;
• Owner’s equity;
• Capital;
• Liabilities
• Expenses; and
• Income.
Module 10 – Petty cash journal
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Module 10 – Petty cash journal (continued)
THE PETTY CASH VOUCHER
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documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 10 – Petty cash journal (continued)
THE IMPREST SYSTEM
Most transactions are accompanied by source documents. Source
documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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TYPES OF WAGE SYSTEMS
The following concepts are used in accounting:
• Assets;
• Owner’s equity;
• Capital;
• Liabilities
• Expenses; and
• Income.
Module 11 – Wages and salaries journal
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Module 11 – Wages and salaries journal (continued)
OVERTIME REMUNERATION
Most transactions are accompanied by source documents. Source
documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 11 – Wages and salaries journal (continued)
DEDUCTIONS
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documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 11 – Wages and salaries journal (continued)
THE WAGE JOURNAL
Most transactions are accompanied by source documents. Source
documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 11 – Wages and salaries journal (continued)
THE SALARY JOURNAL
Most transactions are accompanied by source documents. Source
documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 12 – Bank reconciliation (continued)
PROCEDURAL RULES FOR RECONCILIATION
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documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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Module 12 – Bank reconciliation (continued)
DRAWING UP A BANK RECONCILIATION STATEMENT
Most transactions are accompanied by source documents. Source
documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.
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THE CONCEPT OF PROFIT
The following concepts are used in accounting:
• Assets;
• Owner’s equity;
• Capital;
• Liabilities
• Expenses; and
• Income.
Module 13 – End-of-year procedure
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Module 13 – End-of-year procedure (continued)
FINAL ACCOUNTS AND CLOSING PROCEDURE
Most transactions are accompanied by source documents. Source
documents represent the starting point of the recording process, providing
detailed information from which each transaction is systematically classified
and filed and subsequently entered into the respective books of prime entry.