Accounting

‘the art of recording, classifying, and summarizing in a significant manner and in terms of money,
transactions and events which are, in part at least of financial character, and interpreting the results
thereof”

Bookkeeping

Book-keeping is a process of accounting concerned with recording transactions and keeping records. Book-keeping is a
small and simple part of accounting.

Difference between Bookkeeping and Accounting

Book-keeping: It is concerned with systematic recording of transaction in the books of original entry and
their posting into the ledgers. It involves.

• Journalizing

• Posting into ledger

• Totaling of different accounts in the ledger

• Balancing

• Preparing Trial Balance

Accountancy: Accounting begins where Book-keeping ends. “It means that an accountant comes into the
picture only when the book-keeper has done his job. The functions of accountant can be classified as
under:

• Inspecting the work of book keeper

• Preparation of Income Statement

• Preparation of Balance Sheet

• Passing Entries for rectification of errors and making adjustments

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Heads of Accounts

Assets are the resources controlled by the enterprise as a result of past events and from which future
economic benefits are expected to flow to the enterprise. It is simply what a company owns.
Liabilities are the present obligations of an enterprise arising from past events, the settlement of which is
expected to result in an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits. Liability is what a company
owes.
Capital is the source of fund provided by owner.
Revenue is an inflow of assets in return of services performed or good delivered in accounting period.
Expenses are the cost of producing revenue in a particular accounting period.

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Accounting Process

Transaction Occurs

Source Documents is prepared

Entry recorded in Books of Prime Entry

Entry posted to ledger

Trial Balance

Financial Statements

Source Documents
A source document is a proof or evidence of a transaction that is carried out in a business

Sales Invoice Credit Sales

Purchase Invoice Credit Purchase
Credit Note Issued Returned by Customer A credit note may be issued by a supplier to
reduce an invoice for returns/overcharge
Credit Note Received Returned by Business (purchase
return)
Wages Sheet/Payroll Register Payment of wages
Receipt For cash received / Cash payments
counterfoil For cash deposited in bank
Cheque/Deposit Slip For Amount received through Bank
Cheque Counterfoil/Stub For Payment by Bank
Petty cash Voucher / Cash For Petty Cash Transaction
Memo
Bank Statement For Online / Credit Transfer

Other Documents are

Debit Note: A debit note may be issued by a customer to request a reduction in an invoice
Statement of Account: The Statement of account is a document, issued by a supplier to its customer, listing transactions
over a given period, normally monthly. It will include details of invoices, payments received and any credits approved
with a resultant balance payable by the customer.

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Books of Prime Entry

These are also known as book of original entry/ preliminary entry/first entry. Transaction are at first recorded in Book of
Prime Entry then in ledger.

Benefits of maintaining Books of Prime Entry

• Reduces the number of entries in the ledger

• Act as an aid for posting to the ledger
• Helps to gather and summaries accounting information

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 • Facilitate preparation of control accounts
• Allows work to be divided between several people

Sales Journal Transaction related to credit Sales of goods

Purchase Journal Transaction related to credit purchases of goods
Sales Return Journal Transaction related to Sales Return
Purchase Return Journal Transaction related to Purchase Return
Cash Book Transaction related to Cash and Bank
General Journal / Journal It Contains

• Opening entries,
• Closing entries
• purchases/sale of fixed asset on credit,
• correction of errors,
• writing off bad debt,
• year-end adjustments,
• items which cannot be entered in other books of prime
entry,

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Ledger

A ledger is a book in which all accounts are maintained.

Benefits of Division Of ledger

• easier for reference as accounts of the same type are kept together
• helps to locate errors
• deters fraud and reduces the possibility of fraud due to segregation of duties
• allows checking process to be introduced

Sales Ledger (Receivable Ledger) Contains accounts of Receivables

Purchase Ledger (Payable Ledger) Contains accounts of payables
General Ledger (Nominal Ledger) Contain all accounts except cash bank, receivables and payables
Cash Book Contains accounts of cash and bank

Accounts
Account is an individual record of an asset, a liability, an expense, a revenue or capital in summarized nature. Account is
an individual record which contain summary of same nature of transaction.

Real Account These are the accounts relating to all assets and
properties.
Personal Account Receivables and payables accounts
Nominal Account These are accounts related to loses, expense , Income and
gains

CASH BOOK
Cash book is the only book of original entry which is given ruling in such a way that it could act at the same time as a
book of original entry and as a ledger account.

TRADE DISCOUNT
It is an allowance or deduction given by the supplier to the retailer on the catalogue price or list price.

§ It is given to encourage him to buy in bulk.

§ It is given so that retailer could make some profit.

Note: It is not recorded in the books either by the seller or the buyer.

CASH DISCOUNT
It is an allowance or deduction given by the receiver of cash to the payer of cash for prompt payment.

It is of two types discount allowed and discount received.

CONTRA ENTRY: WHEN A TRANSACTION EFFECTS BOTH CASH AND BANK ACCOUNTS AT THE SAME TIME, SUCH ENTRIES
ARE CALLED AS CONTRA ENTRIES.
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Trial balance may be defined as a statement or a list of all ledger account balances taken from various ledger books on a
particular date to check the arithmetical accuracy. It is not a part of the double entry system of book keeping.

Objectives or Advantages Of Trial Balance

1. It checks the arithmetical accuracy of ledger accounts.

2. It is useful in preparing financial statements.
3. To have a proof that the double entry of each transaction is made.
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Income statement shows the financial performance of the business for an accounting year. It consists of two sections:

Trading Account: In this gross profit is calculated.

Profit and loss Account: In this profit for the year is calculated.

It shows the financial position of the business at a certain date. It is based upon accounting equation. It is not a part of
the double entry system. It shows the assets, liabilities and capital of a business.

ADVANTAGES OF MAINTAINING ACCOUNTING RECORDS USING THE DOUBLE ENTRY

METHOD.

• Less risk of errors

• Less risk of fraud
• Easier to refer to previous transactions
• Financial position can be ascertained
• Easier to prepare financial statements
• Easier to make business decisions
• Easier to calculate accounting ratios

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Write down advantages of maintaining books of original entry (prime entry).

Þ Reduces the number of entries in the ledger

Þ Acts as an aid for posting to the ledger
Þ Helps to gather and summaries accounting information
Þ Facilitate preparation of control accounts
Þ Groups together similar types of transactions
Þ Allows work to be divided between several people

State why it is useful for a business to maintain a sales journal.

Þ To reduce number of entries/detail in sales account

Þ Allows work to be shared between several people
Þ Provides list of credit sales

Give two uses of the general journal.

Þ Correction of errors
Þ Year-end transfers/from expenses account to income statement
Þ Items which cannot be recorded in other journals
Þ Bad debts written off
Þ Depreciation of the year
Þ Record drawings for inventory

State the purpose of each of the invoice, debit note, credit note and statement of account.
Invoice
A document from the supplies when goods are sold
Debit Note
A document from a customer asking for a reduction in the value of an invoice received by them.
Credit Note
A document sent to the customer showing the reduction of an invoice.
Statement of Account
To notify the customer of the amount outstanding at the end of the month.
To provide the customer with a summary of the month’s transactions.

State one advantage of dividing the ledger into sales ledger, a purchase ledger and a nominal (general) ledger.

Explain why dividing the ledger into sections makes it easier to use.

Þ Easier for reference as accounts of the same type are kept together
Þ Helps to locate errors
Þ Allows tasks to be divided between different people
Þ Deters fraud and reduces the possibility of fraud
Þ Allows checking procedures to be introduced

State two reasons for maintaining a petty cash book in addition to main cash book.

Þ To record small cash payments

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Þ To remove small cash payments from the main cash book.
Þ To reduce the number of entries in the main cash book and the expenses in the ledger.
Þ To allow the chief cashier to delegate some of the work.
Þ To provides trading for any junior staff members

Explain the imprest system of petty cash.

The petty cashier starts each month with the same amount of money.At the end of the period the amount spent is
reimbursed the amount of the actual expenses so the cash remaining is equal to the imprest amount.

State one advantage of the imprest system of petty cash.

Þ The chief cashier is aware of exactly how much is spent in each period.
Þ The chief cashier can control expenditure of petty cash
Þ The cash remaining and the total of the vouchers received should always be equal to the imprest amount.
Þ Can help to reduce fraud
Þ Control/limit/keep track of petty cash expenditure

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Bad debts and Provision for doubtful debts

Bad debts

A bad debt is an amount written off in respect of a debt that has become bad, that is, money will
not be received from the customer in respect of the amount owed by him. A debt should be written off
only when the business is certain that the customer will not pay. In cases where the business only has
doubt (not sure) when a provision for doubtful debts should be made.

Accounting entries for bad debts

Debit Credit

Bad Debts xx

Customer (ABC) xx

Note: the balance of the bad debts account is transferred to income statement at the end of the
financial year where it is shown as an expense.

1. Obtain reference from new credit customers

2. Fix a credit limit for each customer
3. Issue invoices and statements promptly
4. Follow up overdue accounts promptly
5. Supply goods on a cash basis only
6. Refuse further supplies until outstanding account is paid

Þ It is important to monitor debtors to ensure that they pay the amount owed on the due date.
Þ To ensure that the debtors do not have overdue debts.
Þ To ensure that they do not exceed their credit limits.
Þ To improve the cash flow of the business.
Þ Because business has to comply with accounting standards eg prudence.

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Provision for doubtful debts (PFDD)

Provision for doubtful debts is in amount set aside to provide for a reduction in the value of trade
receivables in anticipation of debts that may prove to become bad in the future. It should be noted that
provision for doubtful debts is completely different from bad debts.

Prudence concept - that the business should be pessimistic while recording its debtor’s balances and should make
account of all the probable losses on the amount due by his debtors to ensure profits and debtors are not overstated.

Prudence concept states that profits should be understated, rather than overstated. Creating a provision for doubtful
debts increases the expenses and reduces the profit. Assets should be understated rather than overstated . Provision is
subtracted from debtors thereby reducing assets.

Matching / accrual concept – it emphasis that all expenses incurred should be matched with the income of the relevant
period. So, doubtful debts relating to the current year sales which are likely to be confirmed in next year are matched
against current year’s income.

Matching/Accruals concept states that expenses should be matched to the time period in which that expense was
incurred. Bad debts frequently occur outside the year of sale. The provision matches the likely bad debts to the year in
which the sale of that stock was made so that profit and debtors are not overstated.

In the Statement of financial position, trade receivables should be recorded at their expected net collectible amount
(amounts the business reasonably expects to receive from customers)

• Rates of bad debts in previous years.

• Specific information about customer in financial difficulties.
• Actual state of economy
• How long each debt is outstanding

Methods of calculating Provision for doubtful debts:

1. By taking a percentage of the total amount owing by customers at end of year. This is known as a
general provision.
Provision for doubtful debts = Rate x Trade receivable at end of year
(trade receivable end of year should be after deducting any bad debts)

2. By analyzing each individual debt and aggregating those debts that may prove to be bad (specific
provision).

Bad Debt Recovered

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A bad debt recovered refers to a situation whereby money is being received in respect of a debt that had
previously been written off as bad. A series of entries have to be made when a bad debt is recovered
these are listed below.

Recording of Bad Debt Recovered

Debit Credit

Bank xx

Bad Debt Recovered xx

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Capital And Revenue Transactions

Capital Receipt Revenue Receipt

Capital receipts arise from selling non-current assets revenue receipts arise from day-to-day business
activities
Capital receipts arise from owners/lenders providing Revenue receipts from the sale of goods
additional capital
Capital receipts are recorded in the Statement of revenue receipts are recorded in the income
Financial Position. statement
Loan From bank, sale of non-current asset Commission received, discount received

Capital Expenditure Revenue Expenditure

Expenditure incurred on the purchase, alteration or Expenditure incurred on the day-to-day running
improvement of non-current assets expenses of the business
Purchase of non-current asset Rent, insurance

If Revenue Expenditure treated as Capital Exp.

Then G.P. → No Change

N.P. → Overstated
Capital → Overstated
Fixed Assets → Overstated

If Capital Expenditure Treated as Revenue

G.P. → No Change
N.P. → Understated
Fixed Assets → Understated
Capital → Understated

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Bank Reconciliation Statement

It is a statement prepared by the trader to explain why the balance on the bank column in the cash book
differs from the balance on the bank statement

STATE WHY THE BANK STATEMENT BALANCE IS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE TO THAT SHOWN IN
THE CASH BOOK

The bank statement is a copy of the account of the business as it appears in the books of the bank the
bank statement is prepared from the viewpoint of the bank the bank account in the cash book is
prepared from the viewpoint of the business

PURPOSE OF PREPARING BANK RECONCILIATION STATEMENTS

Þ Ascertain the true bank balance at a certain date

Þ Assist in detecting fraud and embezzlement
Þ To identify amounts not credited by the bank
Þ Identify any “stale” cheques
Þ To identify cheques not presented
Þ Demonstrate that any differences between the cash book balance and that on the
statement are due to genuine reasons (unpresented cheques, uncredited deposits)

Reason why the bank account and bank statement may differ
Difference arises due

1. The different times at which same items are recorded.

Þ Uncredited/Uncleared cheques/ Bank Lodgments.
Þ Unpresented/outstanding cheques.
2. The business not recording certain items in cash book.
Þ Bank charges and bank interest.
Þ Dishonored cheques.
Þ Amount paid directly paid into the bank.
Þ Amount paid directly paid by the bank to others

Bank Reconciliation Statement

As at 31 Dec……..

Balance as per bank Statement xxx

Add: Uncredited Deposits xxx

Less: Unpresented Cheque (xxx)

Add or less any error in bank Xxx/(xxx)

Balance as per updated cashbook (bank column) xxx

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 Bank Reconciliation Statement

As at 31 Dec……..

Balance as per updated cashbook (bank column) xxx

less: Uncredited Deposits (xxx)

Add: Unpresented Cheque xxx

Add or less any error in bank Xxx/(xxx)

Balance as per bank Statement xxx

UNPRESENTED CHEQUES
Cheques paid by the trader and recorded in cashbook but which have not yet been recorded as being paid by the bank.

UNCREDITED DEPOSITS
Cheques/Amounts received by the trader and recorded in the cash book but which have not yet been recorded as being
received by the bank.

STANDING ORDER
An instruction by a customer to the bank to pay fixed amounts at stated dates to a named person or firm.

DIRECT DEBIT
Authority given to the bank to make payments at irregular dates and amounts on request by a named person or firm.

REASONS FOR DISHONORED CHEQUES

Þ Insufficient funds in account
Þ No signature on Cheque
Þ No date
Þ Wrong signature
Þ Words and figures do not agree
Þ Cheques is out of date

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Accrual and Prepayments
Accrual Principle
Only items relating to that particular time period should be included in the statement: the timing of the actual receipts
and payments is not relevant.

Accrued Expense : Expense incurred but not paid for (Current Liability)
Accrued Income : Income earned but not received yet (Current Asset)
Prepaid Expense : Expense paid for but not incurred yet (Current Asset)
Pre-Received Income : Income (cash) received but not earned yet (Current Liability)

Expense Payable
Balance b/d(Prepaid) xxx Balance b/d(owing) xxx
Bank/Cash/creditor xxx Bank (Refund) xxx
Income Statement xxx
(Expense of the year)
Balance c/d(owing) xxx Balance c/d(prepaid) xxx
xxx xxx

Income Receivable
Balance b/d(Due) xxx Balance b/d(advance/perceived) xxx
Income Statement xxx Bank/Cash/Debtor xxx
(income of the year)
Bank (Refund) Income written off xxx
Balance c/d(advance/perceived) xxx Balance c/d(due) xxx
xxx xxx

If accrual prepayment adjustment were not done then business would be producing the accounts in contravention of the
accounting standards and good accounting practice if she did not make adjustments for accruals and prepayments.

Businesses must apply the accruals/matching concept which states that revenue and expenditure must be matched to
the time period in which they were incurred not to the time period when they were received or paid.

The net profit figure would be unreliable in the profit and loss account. If all the relevant expenditure for the period had
not been matched with revenue.

The balance sheet would also not show a true and fair view of the business as accruals and prepayments outstanding at
the year-end would not appear under current assets and current liabilities.

Applying the accruals/matching concept each year permits a valid comparison of net profit both year on year and with
other businesses. This also links to the consistency concept.

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It can also be argued that accounting for accruals and prepayments is to some extent an application of the prudence
concept as failure to accrue expenses at the year-end would result in profit and working capital values being overstated.

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Depreciation Of Non Current Assets
IAS 16 defines depreciation as the systematic allocation of the depreciable amount of an asset over its useful life.

In simple terms depreciation is an expense for using the economic benefits of non-current assets. It can also be defined
as the reduction in the book value of an asset.

Matching/Accrual Concept – Matching concept requires that all costs incurred in a period should be deducted against
revenue earned during that period in arriving at profit. Therefore, depreciation being an expense must be charged
against revenue when calculating profits.

Prudence Concept – According to the prudence concept, profits should not be anticipated or overstated but provision
should be made for all possible losses. If depreciation is not charged against revenue for the period, profits as well as
assets would be overstated. Hence this would be against the principle of prudence.

Calculation of Net Book Value (Going concern Concept) – Non-Current assets should be shown in the statement of
financial at their net book value (NBV) and not their expected sales value. Net book value is the difference between the
cost of the asset and its accumulated depreciation. Hence to be able to calculate the net book value, depreciation has to
be proved. This treatment is also in line with going concern concept.

Once a depreciation method is chosen, it should not be changed. This is in accordance with the
consistency concept. Under this concept different accounting methods are used the same way from
period to period this way accounting user may have more useful comparisons of financial statements
from year to year

1. Physical deterioration
2. Economic reasons
3. Passage of time (time factor) (Lease Hold land)
4. Depletion

Þ Cost of non-current asset

Þ Residual value / Scrap value
Þ Useful life
Þ Repair & Maintenance

STRAIGHT LINE DEPRECIATION METHOD / FIXED INSTALLMENT METHOD

It assures that the asset is used evenly every year throughout its expected life. It is calculated or the amount that is
calculated remains the same throughout each year.

Depreciation= Cost - Scrap value / Estimated useful life (years)

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Depreciation= Cost – Scrap value* percentage % ( but mostly in CAIE Qs Scrap value is not given)

This is useful for those assets which provide equal benefits to the business for each year of their lives.

ü simple to understand and easy to calculate the amount of depreciation.

ü provides the same amount of depreciation throughout the life of the asset.
ü helps to estimate the amount of depreciation in advance.
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û does not take into consideration the seasonal fluctuations in the use of fixed assets. Depreciation
amount per month will remain the same irrespective of the use of machine.
û Equal amount of Depreciation is charged even though the capacity of the machine declines every year.

DECLINING/REDUCING/DIMINISHING BALANCE DEPRECIATION METHOD

This method assures that the asset is used up more in the first years of its life than the next year and so on. It is
calculated by applying a fixed percentage to the reduced value of the asset i.e. (NBV) Net Book Value at the start of the
year.

Depreciation = Book value x Depreciation rate

Book value = Cost - Accumulated depreciation

ü Equalizes the yearly burden on statement in respect of both depreciation and repairs. The amount of
depreciation goes on decreasing while the expenses on repairs goes on increasing, so that the total
charge against revenue over different years remains more or less the same.
ü is acceptable for income tax purposes
ü matches the cost and revenue of the business. The greater amount of depreciation provided in initial
years is matched against the higher amount of revenue generated by increased production by the use of
new asset.

û charges heavy amount of depreciation in earlier years.

û Difficult to compute and asset value is not fully depreciated i.e. book value never become zero.

Revaluation Method

This method is used where it is not practical, or is difficult, to keep detailed records of certain types of
non-current assets.
Examples: loose tools, packing cases, equipment used in offices and laboratories
Depreciation of Loose tools = Loose tools at the start of the year + Purchases of loose tools during the
year – Disposed of Loose tools - Closing stock of Loose tools.

Recording of Depreciation
Income Statement xxx
Provision for Depreciation xxx

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RECORDING OF DISPOSAL

Debit Credit
Removal of Cost
Disposal xx
Non Current Asset xx
Removal of Accumulated Depreciation
Provision for Depreciation xx
Disposal xx
Recording of Receipt

Bank/Cash/ABC xx
Disposal xx
Recording of Closing Entry(Loss)

Income Statement xx
Disposal xx
Recording of Closing Entry(Profit)

Disposal xx
Income Statement xx

SIMPLE FORMULA TO CALCULATE PROFIT/LOSS ON DISPOSAL

Sale Proceeds – Book Value = Profit (if Positive) / loss (if negative)

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Why would a company choose one method over another?

A method of depreciation is chosen by a company because of its policy on depreciation and ensuring that
the consistency concept is applied when preparing accounts.

Why SLM is used for leasehold assets and buildings.

The straight-line method is where the same amount of the cost of the asset is written off each year. It is
appropriate in the case of an asset that remains in the business over a long period of time and loses value
slowly, for example assets such as buildings that generate profit over many years.

The straight-line method involves spreading the depreciable amount evenly over the estimated useful life
of the asset. Using this method, the depreciation is the same figure each year, which suggests that the
asset is being used up at an even rate.

Why RBM is used for computer equipment’s and vehicles.

The reducing balance applies a constant percentage to the gradually carrying amount balance so that the
amount of depreciation expense diminishes over the useful life of the asset. The amount written off is
high in early years and reduces each year until written off. This method is appropriate in the case of an
asset which loses most of its value in the years immediately after purchase e.g. vehicles, computer,
equipment etc., (assets that become obsolete quickly because of changes in technology).

It should be noted that relatively few businesses use the reducing balance method and, where it is used,
the percentage figure is often an approximation.

The general principle of providing depreciation is based on the matching concept.

This may increase profit and assets in short term but this change would not help profit in long term as lower
depreciation charge means higher losses on disposal. Business should not go for reduction in rates specially in order to
increase profit as it is not accordance with Consistency and Prudence concept.

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Control Account
A control account acts as a check on the purchases ledger/sales ledger. If there is an error in the purchases ledger/sales
ledger it will not be revealed by a control account prepared from the individual accounts in that ledger.

1. Control accounts can be used to provide totals of debtors and creditors readily. (It is less time
consuming than adding together all the debtors or creditors balances from the sales and purchases
ledgers.)

2. Control accounts can be used to identify errors. It identifies the ledger or ledgers in which errors
have been made when there is a difference in trial balance.

3. Control accounts acts as a deterrent against fraud. Segregation of duties helps in the prevention
of fraud because members of staff who complete the control accounts are not involved in
completing the sales ledger.

Sales Ledger Control Account

Bal B/d xx Bal b/d xx
Credit Balance
Credit Sales xx Receipts (Cash / Cheques received) xx
Dishonored Cheques xx Sales Returns xx
Interest Charged xx Bad Debt xx
Bad Debt Recovered xx Discount Allowed xx
(receipt are recorded as well)
Refund to customers Contra (set off) xx
Bal c/d xx Bal c/d xx
Credit Balance
xx xx
Bal b/d xx Bal b/d xx

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 Purchase Ledger Control Account
Bal B/d xx Bal b/d xx
(Debit balance)
Purchase Return xx Credit Purchases xx
Payments (Cheques/cash paid) xx Interest charged xx
Discount Received xx Refund by suppliers xx
Contra (Set Off) xx xx
xx
Bal c/d xx Bal c/d xx
(Debit Balance)
xx xx
Bal b/d xx Bal b/d xx

1. Overpayment of amount due

2. Cash discount not deducted before payment made
3. Returned goods after payment of amount due
4. Payment made to creditor in advance

1. Overpayment of amount due by a debtor

2. Cash discount not deducted by debtor before payment made
3. Goods returned by debtor after payment of amount due
4. Payment made in advance by debtor

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Correction of Errors

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Suspense account

The suspense account is a temporary account which is created when the trial balance disagree and must
be closed upon the correction of all errors affecting the trial balance. It allows for making of draft
financial statements.

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Inventory Valuation

Inventories include assets held for sale in the ordinary course of business (finished goods), assets in the
production process for sale in the ordinary course of business (work in process), and materials and
supplies that are consumed in production (raw material).

Measurement/Valuation of Inventories

According to IAS 2, inventories are required to be stated/valued at the lower of cost and net realizable
value (NRV).

Cost should include all:

• Costs of purchase (including taxes, transport, and handling) net of trade discounts received
• Costs of conversion (including fixed and variable manufacturing overheads) and
• Other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition (e.g packaging cost)

Net Realizable Value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary courses of business, less the estimated
cost of completion (any additional processing cost to be incurred on the product so that it can be sold)
and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

Example 1

At 31 December 2011, a business has goods costing $600 in its inventory. These goods have a sales value
of $625. To sell these goods the business will have to incur $30 a selling expenses. State the value at
which these goods should be included in inventory valuation.

Answer

Cost of the goods = $600

Net realizable value = $595 (625-30)

Value of inclusion in inventory = $595 (lower of cost and NRV)

Example 2

The normal selling price of an inventory item is $22 per unit. The item originally cost $15, but can only be
sold at a normal selling price after modifications costing $14 per unit. The scrap value of the item is $7
per unit According to IAS, at how much should the item be valued?

Answer

Cost of the item = $15

Net realizable value 1 = $8 (22-14)

Net realizable value 2 = $7 Note there are two net realizable values

Value for inclusion in inventory = $8 Compare the cost with the higher of net realizable values)

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 A partnership is a business organization consisting of a minimum of two and a maximum of twenty
owners known as partner.

Partnership Deed

When a group of person is about to start a partnership, it is advisable that they prepare a partnership deed.
The partnership deed is an agreement containing the rules and regulations that will govern the business. It can
be a verbal or written agreement, but it is preferable to have it on paper so as to avoid any misunderstanding
between partners. The following would normally be included in a partnership deed:

1. Any interest payable on partner’s capital.

2. Any interest to be charged on partners’ drawings.
3. Any salary, bonus or commission payable to the partners.
4. Any interest payable on any loan by a partner to the partnership.
5. The profit and loss sharing ratio.
6. Rules for the admission and retirement of partners

In the absence of a partnership deed, Section 24 of Partnership Act 1890 will govern the situation and contains
the following provisions:

1. No interest in payable on partners’ capital.

2. No interest is to be changed on partners’ drawings.
3. No salary is payable to partners.
4. Any loan by a partner to the partnership will carry interest at the rate of 5% per annum.
5. Profits and losses are to be shared equally.

Types of Capital Account

1. Fixed capital and Current account

2. Floating/Fluctuating capital account

The fixed capital account is used to record only the initial capital invested and any additional capital
introduced by partners. When we have a fixed capital account, we need to have a current account which will
contain all the other items related to the partners as shown below.

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Reasons for keeping separate accounts for current and capital accounts

Þ To keep capital invested separate from profit and drawings

Þ To help avoid the possibility of partners overdrawing
Þ To reward the partner who has invested more capital with interest on the amount invested
Þ To identify partners drawings in order to calculate interest on drawings

Partners may want separate capital accounts to

Þ Show the permanent investment.

Þ Show the impact of any changes in capital (e.g. goodwill, capital introduced, revaluations).
Þ Facilitate the calculation of interest on capital.
Partners may want separate current accounts to

Þ Show the ongoing transactions between the partners and the partnership.
Þ Show the amount of drawings compared with the share of profit.
Þ Facilitate the calculation of interest on drawings.

Reasons for charging interest on drawing

Þ To ensure cash is retained and reinvested within the business

Þ To restrict partners drawing
Þ To reward partner with lower drawings

Reasons for charging interest on capital

Þ To reward the partner for business investment

Þ To encourage partners to introduce more capital
Þ To reward partners for the lost opportunity cost of capital invested.
Current account

A ($) B ($) A ($) B ($)

Jan 1 Bal b/d xx - Jan 1 Bal b/d - xx

Drawings xx xx Interest on capital xx xx

Interest on drawings x x Salary x

Salary paid x x Share of profit* xx xx

Share of loss* x x Interest on partner’ x

loan
Bal c/d
Bal c/d
Dec 31 xx x

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Note: Interest on loan from a partner is debited to income statement and credited to the partner’s current
account.

Format of the Appropriation Account

Profit and loss appropriation account for the year ended ………

$ $

Profit for the year xx

Add Interest on drawings: Mr.A xx

Mr.B xx xx

Less Appropriations

Interest on capital: Mr.A xx

Mr.B xx

Salary for Alex xx xx

Residual Profits to be shared xx

Share of residual profits: Mr.A x

Mr.B x xx

Extract of Balance Sheet showing the capital structure of a partnership, that is, the section “Financed by” only.

Financed by $ $ $

Capital: Mr.A XXX

Mr.B XXX

Current account: Mr.A (Dr balance - minus) (X)

Mr.B (Cr balance - add) X XXXX

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GROSS PROFIT MARGIN
• This measures the success in selling goods
• The ratio shows the gross profit earned per $100 of sales

WAYS TO INCREASE GROSS PROFIT

• Selling goods at higher prices
• Reducing the rate of trade discount to customers
• Buying goods at cheaper prices
• Using different sales mix i.e. selling some new items at higher prices (price skimming)

Reasons of low gross profit margin

• Business may be selling some products at lower prices

• Some products may be outdated obsolete so business might be selling them at lower price.
• Business may be buying goods at higher prices
• Business may not be able to pass increase in cost price to customer
• Business may be selling some new items at lower margin (penetration pricing)

PROFIT MARGIN
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 • This measures the overall success of the business
• The ratio shows the net profit earned per $100 of sales
• The ratio indicates how well the business controls its expenses

WAYS TO INCREASE PROFIT

• Reduce expenses e.g. reduce staffing levels, reduce advertising etc.
• Increase gross profit e.g. reduce purchase price ,increase selling prices etc.
• Increase other income e.g. rent out part of premises, earn more discount etc.
• Increase sales volume by more seasonal sales promotions.
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RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED (ROCE)

• The ratio shows the profit earned per $100 employed in the business
• The ratio measures the profitability of the investment in the business
• The ratio shows how efficiently the capital is being employed

REASONS OF INCREASE OF ROCE

• Reduction of capital employed i.e. payback of loan, decrease in drawings
• Controlling expenses to increase profit

CURRENT RATIO
A business needs sufficient working capital for the day-to-day running of the business to pay expenses, liabilities, etc. as
they fall due so to measure liquidity we use current ratio.

It shows whether the business has sufficient current assets to meet its current liabilities.

Its benchmark is 2:1

QUICK RATIO/ LIQUID RATIO

The quick ratio shows whether the business would have any surplus liquid funds if all the current liabilities were paid
immediately from the liquid assets.

Its benchmark is 1:1

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money collected.

WAYS TO IMPROVE LIQUIDITY OF BUSINESS

• Introduce more capital (issue shares if limited company)
• Sell non-current assets
• Get loan
• Reduce inventory
• Extend trade payables
• Reduce trade receivables
• delaying drawings
• Sell of bonus share instead of paying dividend (For Limited Company)

DISADVANTAGES TO A BUSINESS OF HAVING INSUFFICIENT WORKING CAPITAL.

• May have problems paying debts as they fall due
• May not be able to take advantage of cash discounts
• Cannot make the most of opportunities as they occur
• Difficulties in obtaining further supplies

It shows how frequently business is covering the amount from trade receivables. Early recovery is desirable.

WAYS TO REDUCE TRADE RECEIVABLES TURNOVER

1. Refuse credit terms to late payers
2. Offer cash discount for prompt payment
3. Charge interest on overdue accounts
4. Ask for cash with order / increase cash sales

It shows how frequently business is paying its trade payables. Late payment in line with industry average is desirable.

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IMPACT OF INCREASING TRADE PAYABLES TURNOVER
5. Loss of cash discounts which would have impact on profits.
6. Cause some suppliers to refuse credit terms which would have an adverse effect on liquidity.
7. May create a bad relationship with supplier
8. May incur interest charges
9. Force the business to find alternative suppliers who are unable to supply goods on the same
quality.

Comment on trade receivable and trade payable turnover (Understand

it)

• For good condition Trade Receivable turnover should be greater than trade payable turnover. If Trade
payable would be greater than it means business is paying earlier than recovering the amount so it might
create liquidity issues.
• If previous year data is given then do comparison , for good condition business needs to be recovering the
amount earlier than previous years as well as industry average and paying the trade payables according to
industry average.
• If business is recovering the amount later than previous year or industry average then this shows poor
credit control and it might lead to liquidity issues and bad debts.
• If business is paying trade payables earlier than previous year or industry average than it might be good for
supplier but for business it is not desirable as it shows some idle cash which can be utilized elsewhere to
earn more return.

It shows how frequently business is able to convert its inventory into sales.

WAYS TO INCREASE RATE OF INVENTORY TURNOVER

• Reduce inventory level (just in time method of inventory).
• Reduce mark up to be more competitive
• Promotions such as advertise products
• Offer cash discounts to encourage sales.

DISADVANTAGES OF HOLDING TOO MUCH STOCK

• Deterioration of inventory
• Obsolescence
• Space required for storage
• Risk of theft
• Cost of storage

Uses of Ratio Analysis

1. Helps to compare with competitors.
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3. Allow managers to measure their performance by setting targets/benchmark.
4. Helps to compare with previous year.
5. Provides information to users/potential investors.
6. Aids decision making by measuring profitability, liquidity, efficiency.

Limitation of Ratio Analysis

1. A ratio on its own is isolated (We need to compare it with some figures)
2. Depends upon the reliability of the information from which ratios are calculated.
3. Different industries will have different ideal ratios.
4. Different companies have different accounting policies. E.g. Method of depreciation used.
5. Ratios do not take inflation into account.
6. Ratios only consider the financial data it do not consider outside influences and qualitative factors e.g. world
economy, trade cycles.
7. Ratios do not explain the cause so after calculating ratios we still have to analyze them in order to derive a
conclusion.
8. Ratios are based on historical data i.e. market value might differ
1. analysis does not explain the cause business has to do further investigation for this purpose.

BANK MANAGER
• Assessment of prospects of any requested loan/overdraft repaid when due
• Assessment of prospects of any interest on loan/overdraft being paid when due
• Assessment of the security available to cover any loan/overdraft

LENDERS
• Assessment of prospects of any requested loan when due
• Assessment of prospects of any interest on loan being paid when due
• Assessment of the security available to cover any loan

CREDITOR FOR GOODS

• Assessment of the liquidity position
• Identifying how long the business takes to pay creditors
• Identifying future prospects of the business
• Identifying what credit limit is reasonable

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A company is a business organization which is owned by shareholders but managed by a board of
directors. Unlike soletraders and partnerships, a company is an incorporated business, that is, it has a
legal identity of its own; hence the shareholders have limited liability. The capital of a company is divided
into units of small denomination. One of the units into which the capital of a company is divided is called
a share. A share is an amount of investment in a company evidenced by a share certificate.

Authorized share capital

Authorized capital is the maximum amount of share capital a company is allowed to issue

Issued Capital
The amount of capital actually required be issued to shareholders and this is known as the issued share capital.

Called up capital
Called-up capital is the total amount of capital a company has requested from its shareholders.

Paid up Capital
Paid-up capital is that part of the called up capital for which a company has actually received the money
from its shareholders.

Shareholders fund/Shareholder Equity

The total of issued share capital and the reserves is known as the shareholders fund/Shareholder Equity.

Debenture
Debenture is a medium to long-term debt instrument used by large companies to borrow money, at a
fixed rate of interest.

Characteristics of debentures
1. Debenture holders are entitled to a fixed rate of interest (not dividend) Debenture interest must
be paid even if the company is making losses.
2. The debenture holders have priority for being reimbursed on liquidation of the company.
3. The debenture holders are not entitled to voting rights.

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Difference Between ordinary and preference shares

Preference Shares Ordinary shares

Receive a fixed rate of dividend Dividend may vary according to profits
They do not usually carry voting rights They usually carry voting rights
Capital is returned before the ordinary share capital in a Ordinary shares are the last to be repaid in a winding up.
winding up.

Differences between preference shares and debentures

Preference shares receive a fixed rate of dividend Debentures receive a fixed rate of interest.
Preference shareholders are members of the company Debenture holders are not members of the company.
Preference shares are part of the capital of the company Debentures are long term loans.
Preference shareholders are repaid after the debenture debenture holders are paid before the preference
holders in the event of the company being wound up. shareholders in the event of the company being wound up.

Reserve

Reserves are one of the most notable appropriations of profits. Companies create reserves so they can be
ready to face any contingencies in near future.

Reserves in a company can be divided into two broad categories – one is capital reserve and another is
revenue reserve.

Revenue Reserve
Revenue reserve is created from the net profit companies make out of their own operations. Companies
create revenue reserve to quickly expand the business. And revenue reserve also helps the companies to
source their capital from their own internal profits. As an example, we can talk about retained earnings
and general reserve.

General Reserve
General Reserve is amount set aside from the retained profit to assist in expansion and other purposes of
the company.

Purpose of General Reserve

• A general reserve is retained profit for a non-specific purpose
• Used to fund the general growth of the business and its assets
• Can be used to cover future shareholders dividend
• To conserve cash and working capital
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF KEEPING FULL DOUBLE ENTRY RECORDS FOR THE BUSINESS?
1. Helps in preparation of Trial Balance
2. Helps in preparation of Financial Statements
3. Less Chances of Errors
4. Less Chances of Frauds
5. Improves the Accuracy of Accounting Records

If a sole trader does not keep adequate records then the business may not have records of the transactions, then the
business will be unaware of the total sales and purchases in a period. This may result in it not having records of its
stockholdings which could result in it and running out of certain lines of stock. Therefore, being unable to meet customer
demand, this could result in the loss of future business.

The business may not have a record of debtors and therefore it will not be able to send out invoices and reminders of
amounts owing from debtors. This may lead to debtors not paying their accounts, which could lead to bad debts and
hence less profit and cash flow difficulties.

The business may not have a record of creditors, which could lead to the business not paying the amounts owed to its
suppliers. This could lead to suppliers refusing to supply further goods and this could eventually lead to the failure of the
business.

The business may not have records of expenses that have been paid or those which are owed; therefore it will not have
any control of these, which may lead to overspending on expenses and, therefore, cash flow difficulties.

The business will be unable to prepare a trial balance and final accounts and, therefore, be unable to calculate how
much profit or loss it has made in a period.

If the business cannot provide details of its profits banks will be reluctant to loan it money, as there is no adequate
record of its ability to repay the money. It will also not have adequate records for HMRC to calculate the taxation due,
which could lead to fines.

The risk of errors and fraud will increase if transactions are not recorded and this could be difficult to trace

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ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS
Business Entity
Transaction related to a business must be separately recorded from those of its owners

Historic Cost
Assets should be recorded in the books of accounts at the amount originally paid to
acquire the asset

Money Measurement
Business should only record an accounting transaction if it can be measured in monetary
terms

Going Concern (continued)

Assumption that an entity will remain in business for foreseeable future.

Consistency
Once a business adopts accounting principle or method, it should continue following it
consistently in future accounting periods

Prudence (concept of conservatism)

A business should record all its expected losses in order to avoid overstatement of assets
and profits.

Þ Depreciation
Þ PFDD
Þ Inventory lower Cost and NRV
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Realisation
Revenue can only be recognized once goods associated with that revenue have been
delivered to customer

Þ Sales on approval

Duality (dual aspect)

Every transaction has an equal but opposite effect i.e a credit and debit effect.

Materiality
A business can ignore accounting standards if the net impact of that action on financial
statements will not mislead a user of financial statement.
Matching (Accrual basis)
Revenue earned is matched with expense incurred in earning that revenue.

Þ Accrued Prepayment
Þ Depreciation
Þ PFDD

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