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    Financial Accou(INT) (F3) June &Decembe

    June 2011This syllabus and study guide is designed

    information on what could be assesse

    any examina

    THE STRUCTURE OF THE SYLLABUS

    STUDY GUIDE

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    re breakdown of the syllabus. It is d

    you are expected to have underpinning e based on the main capabiand where it would be useful to review

    learning before undertaking study.

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    paper and indicates in the broadest sense

    capabilities to be developed within t

    Main capabilities

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    capabilities which divide the syllabu

    This is a narrative explaining how

    structured and how the main capabili

    exam

    Detailed syllabus

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    Approach to examin

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    Study Guide

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    in the detailed s

    outcomes that could be asse

    These outcomes are described using verbs

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    dents ma

    the

    ant articles will also b

    tant.

    broaden

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    on their way

    The specific capabilities within the detailed

    ssessed at one

    e levels:

    relate to the

    owledge

    onal le

    ide

    , or

    marked

    nch an ar

    . Howe

    nowledge

    ule and

    the Professional level, some lower level

    ue to be assessed as the student

    gh each module and level. This

    re will be a

    casionally

    sed a

    G HOURS

    The ACCA qualification does not prescribe or

    recommend any particular number of learning hours

    for examinations because study and learning

    patterns and styles vary greatly between people and

    organisations. This also recognises the wide

    diversity of personal, professional and educational

    circumstances in which ACCA students find

    themselves.

    23 and 35 main

    on the nature of

    the subject and how these areas have been broken

    E

    .

    The Fundamentals level examinations contain

    100% compulsory questions to encourage

    readth of each

    d by equivalent

    puter based

    re all paper based

    -hour papers. The structure of papers varies

    from ten questions in the Corporate and Business

    rk questions in

    ividual questions

    between

    10 and 30 marks.

    all three-hour

    paper based examinations, all containing twoy, but there will be

    apers, ACCA has

    d planning time.

    t the beginning of

    allow candidates to

    lanning their

    efore they start writing in their answer

    books. This time should be used to ensure that all

    the information and exam requirements are properly

    read and understood.

    During reading and planning time candidates may

    only annotate their question paper. They may not

    write anything in their answer booklets until told to

    do so by the invigilator.

    text books where appropriate, which stu y Each syllabus contains between

    read in order to widen their reading beyond

    approved study texts. Relev e

    published instudent accoun

    INTELLECTUAL LEVELS

    The syllabus is designed to progressively

    and deepen the knowledge, skills an l between modules and leve

    values demonstrated by the student

    through the qualification.

    syllabuses and study guides are a of syllabus.

    three intellectual or cognitiv

    Level 1: Knowledge and comprehension

    Level 2: Application and analysisLevel 3: Synthesis and evaluation

    Very broadly, these intellectual levels three

    three cognitive levels at which the Kn

    module, the Skills module and the Professi vel Law (F4) paper to four 25 ma

    are assessed.

    Each subject area in the detailed study gu

    included in this document is given a 1, 2

    3 superscript, denoting intellectual level, at The Professional level papers are

    the end of each relevant line. This gives aindication of the intellectual depth at whi

    ation

    ea

    ver,

    sections. Section A is compulsor

    some choice offered in Section B.

    For all three hour examination p

    introduced 15 minutes reading an

    could be assessed within the examin

    while level 1 broadly equates with the K

    module, level 2 equates to the Skills mod

    level 3 to

    skills can contin

    progresses throu

    reflects that at each stage of study the

    This additional time is allowed a

    each three-hour examination to

    read the questions and to begin p

    answers b

    requirement to broaden, as well as deepen

    capabilities. It is also possible that oc

    some higher level capabilities may be asses t

    lower levels.

    LEARNIN

    subject area headings depending

    down.

    GUIDE TO EXAM STRUCTUR

    The structure of examinations varies within and

    ls

    candidates to study across the b

    The Knowledge module is assesse

    two-hour paper based and com

    examinations.

    The Skills module examinations a

    Financial Management (F9). Ind

    odule papers will attractwithin all Skills m

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    Section

    with all

    this

    nts a choice of two fro

    ns

    ns, ea

    Section B w

    offer a choice of two from three questions totallin

    attracting

    arks.

    ation

    T

    xaminat n

    techniques,

    s specified.

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    ctly

    ntially be

    essions..

    ulation issuedoth ber

    st of thest fter. Please

    per

    (where relevant) for further information.

    examinable even if the effectivedate is in the

    hen

    ly approved.

    The term effective relates to when regulation or

    legislation must be applied to an entity transactions

    and business practices.

    The study guide offers more detailed guidance on

    the depth and level at which the examinable

    documents will be examined. The study guide

    should therefore be read in conjunction with theexaminable documents list.

    Computer based examinations

    nable for the June

    le for corresponding

    etween the start of

    ginning of

    are examinable for

    the corresponding computer based examinations

    between the start of the December examination

    session and the beginning of June.

    The Essentials module papers all have a A

    containing a major case study question

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    Documents listed as being exami

    examinations are also examinab

    computer based examinations b

    the June examination session and the be

    December. Documents which

    the December examinations are also examinable for

    requirements totalling 50 marks relating to

    case. Section B gives stude

    three 25 mark questions.

    Section A of each of the Options papers contai

    50-70 compulsory marks from two questio

    attracting between 25 and 40 marks.

    g

    30-50 marks, with each question

    between 15 and 25 m

    The pass mark for all ACCA Qualific

    examination papers is 50%.

    GUIDE TO EXAMINATION ASSESSMEN

    ACCA reserves the right to examine anything

    any econtained within the study guide at

    session. This includes knowledge,

    io

    principles, theories, and concepts a

    For the financial accounting, audit and a ,

    law and tax papers except where indicate

    otherwise, ACCA will publish examinab

    documents once a year to indicate exa

    what regulations and legislation could pote

    assessed within identified examination s

    For paper based examinations reg

    legislation passedon or before 30 Septem

    annually, will be assessed from June 1

    r

    following year to May 31 of the year a

    refer to the examinable documents for the pa

    Regulation issued or legislation passed in

    accordance with the above dates may be

    future.The term issued or passed relates to w

    regulation or legislation has been formal

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    Syllabus

    un

    fina

    use of double-entry accounting techniques including

    the preparation of basic financial statements

    MAIN CAPABILITIES

    uccessful completion of this paper, candidates

    A. Explain the context and purpose of financial

    ve characteristics of

    d the fundamental

    accounting

    e use of double-entry and

    D. Record transactions and events

    including identifyingand correcting errors)

    pare basic financial statements for

    incorporated and unincorporated entities.

    RELATIONAL DIAGRAM OF MAIN CAPABILITIES

    AIM

    To develop knowledge and understanding of the

    derlying principles and concepts relating to

    ncial accounting and technical proficiency in the F. Pre

    On s

    should be able to:

    CR (P2)

    reporting

    B. Define the qualitatiFR (F7)

    financial information an

    bases of

    C. Demonstrate th

    accounting systems

    E. Prepare a trial balance (

    The context and purpose

    of financial reporting

    (A)

    The qualitative characteristics

    of financial information and

    the fundamental bases of

    accounting (B)

    The use of double-entry and accounting systems (C)

    Preparing a trial balance (E)

    Recording

    transactions

    and events (D)

    Preparing basic financial statements (F)

    FA (F3)AB (F1)

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    RATIONALE

    counting,

    s context and

    teristics

    syllabus th

    ouble

    ing, and

    . The

    e use of the trial balance a

    how to identify and correct errors, and then the

    ncial statements for incorporat

    n

    ncial reporting

    of, financial

    reporting

    2.

    lements of financial reports

    ncial

    es of

    accounting

    itative characteristics of financial

    2. used in the preparation of

    financial information

    of double-entry and accounting

    1. Double-entry book-keeping principles includ g

    the maintenance of accounting records and

    sources of information

    2. Ledger accounts, books of prime entry, and

    journals

    3. Accounting systems and the impact of

    information technology on financial reporting

    D Recording transactions and events

    1. Sales and purchases

    . Cash

    Tangible non-current assets

    5. Depreciation

    6. Intangible non-current assets and amortisation

    prepayments

    ayables

    nd contingencies

    10. Capital structure and finance costs

    E Preparing a trial balance

    lance

    ion of errors

    reconciliations

    s

    accounts

    financial statements

    1. Statements of financial position

    Income statements and statements of

    comprehensive income

    3. Events after the reporting period

    4. Accounting for partnerships

    5. Statements of cash flows (excluding

    partnerships)

    6. Incomplete records

    The syllabus for Paper F3, Financial Ac

    introduces the candidate to the fundamentals of

    financial accounting, explaining it

    purpose with reference to qualitative charac

    of useful financial information and to the

    fundamental bases of accounting. The

    concentrates in depth on the basics of the d

    entry system and on recording, process

    reporting business transactions and events

    syllabus then covers th

    en

    4.-

    nd

    preparation of fina ed

    a d unincorporated entities.

    DETAILED SYLLABUS

    A The context and purpose of fina

    1. The reasons for, and objectives

    Users and stakeholders needs

    3. The main e

    4. The regulatory framework

    B The qualitative characteristics of fina

    information and the fundamental bas

    1. The qual

    reporting

    Alternative bases

    C The use

    systems

    in

    2

    3. Inventory

    7. Accruals and

    8. Receivables and p

    9. Provisions a

    1. Trial ba

    2. Correct

    3. Control accounts and

    4. Bank reconciliation

    5. Suspense

    F Preparing basic

    2.

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    er-based

    ons will

    ill include both

    tional elements.

    The examination will consist of 40 two mark

    questions, and 10 one mark questions.

    APPROACH TO EXAMINING THE SYLLABUS

    The syllabus is assessed by a two hour pap

    or computer-based examination. Questi

    assess all parts of the syllabus and w

    computational and non-computa

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    Study Guide

    A PURPOSE OF

    1. The reasons for and objectives of financial

    ) g,

    ncial data.[1]

    b) Identify and define types of business entity

    ty

    ) een a so

    ility

    d antages and disadvantages o

    operating as a limited liability company, sole

    ) d scope

    ) ts and

    3. The main elements of financial reports

    ) of each of

    b ilities, equity,

    4.

    ) system

    s of the International

    Accounting Standards Committee Foundation

    (IASCF), the International Accounting

    Standards Board (IASB), the Standards

    Advisory Council (SAC) and the International

    Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee

    (IFRIC).[1]

    b) Understand the role of International Financial

    Reporting Standards.[1]

    HARACTERISTICS OF

    N AND THE

    ACCOUNTING

    1. The qualitative characteristics of financial

    understand and apply accounting

    ts and qualitative characteristics:[1]

    ir presentation

    oing concern

    ccruals

    cy

    e

    Reliability

    thful representation

    stance over form

    xii)Completeness

    )Understandability

    een qualitative

    ternative bases used in the preparation of

    a) Identify and explain the main characteristics of

    ses e.g. historical cost,

    ealisable value,

    nd disadvantages

    ting.[1]

    c) Understand the provision of International

    Financial Reporting Standards governing

    financial statements regarding changes in

    accounting policies.[1]

    d) Identify the appropriate accounting treatment if

    a company changes a material accounting

    policy.[1]

    THE CONTEXT AND

    FINANCIAL REPORTING

    reporting

    a Define financial reporting recordin

    analysing and summarising fina ii) G

    iv) Consistensole trader, partnership, limited liabili

    company.[1]

    c Recognise the legal differences betw

    trader, partnership and a limited liabcompany.[1]

    le viii)Fai

    ) Identify the adv f

    xiii)Comparability

    xivtrader or partnership.[1]

    e Understand the nature, principles an

    financial reporting.[1]

    ofxv) Business entity concept

    2. Users and stakeholders needs

    a Identify the users of financial statemen

    state and differentiate between their

    information needs.[1]

    a Understand and identify the purpose

    the main financial statements.[1]

    ) Define and identify assets, liab

    revenue and expenses.[1]

    The regulatory framework

    a Understand the role of the regulatory

    including the role

    B THE QUALITATIVE C

    FINANCIAL INFORMATIO

    FUNDAMENTAL BASES OF

    reporting

    a) Define,

    cepcon

    i) Fa

    iii) A

    v) Materiality

    vi) Relevanc

    vii)

    ix) Subx) Neutrality

    xi) Prudence

    b) Understand the balance betw

    characteristics.[1]

    2. Al

    financial information

    alternative valuation ba

    replacement cost, net r

    economic value.[1]

    b) Understand the advantages a

    of historical cost accoun

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    C LE-ENTRY AND

    ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS

    1 iples

    including the maintenance of accounting

    the main

    m.[1]

    b ifferen

    luding:

    od

    oice,

    emittance

    advice, receipt.

    c) tand and apply the concept of double-concept.[1]

    d) g

    )

    ng

    nisationa

    es and deadlines.[1]

    nsactionseceipts.[1]

    ry and

    nd their

    b) Understand and illustrate the uses of journals

    s into ledger

    c) ven narrative

    d) Illustrate how to balance and close a ledger

    account.[1]

    3. Accounting systems and the impact of

    information technology on financial reporting

    a) Understand the basic function and form of

    accounting records in a typical manualsystem.[1]

    tion and form of

    accounting records in a typical computerised[1]

    c) Compare manual and computerised accounting

    dvantages of[1]

    rated accounting

    software packages.[1]

    TIONS AND EVENTS

    1. Sales and purchases

    Record sale and purchase transactions inday books.[1]

    b) Understand and record sales and purchase

    d) Calculate sales tax on transactions and record

    the consequent accounting entries.[1]

    ed and discounts

    [1]

    b) Understand the need for a record of petty cash

    Describe the features and operation of a petty

    cash imprest system.[1]

    using imprest and non-

    e) Understand the importance of, and identify

    controls and security over the petty cash

    system.[1]

    3. Inventory

    a) Recognise the need for adjustments forinventory in preparing financial statements.[1]

    THE USE OF DOUB

    . Double-entry book-keeping princ

    records and sources of information

    a) Identify and explain the function of

    data sources in an accounting syste

    ) Outline the contents and purpose of d

    types of business documentation, inc

    quotation, sales order, purchase order, go

    t e) Understand the uses of integ

    s

    received note, goods despatched note, inv

    statement, credit note, debit note, r[1]

    D RECORDING TRANSAC

    Undersentry accounting and the duality

    Understand and apply the accountin

    equation.[1]

    e Understand how the accounting system

    contributes to providing useful accounti

    information and complies with orga

    polici

    l

    f) Identify the main types of business trae.g. sales, purchases, payments, r

    2. Ledger accounts, books of prime ent

    journals

    a) Identify the main types of ledger accounts and

    books of prime entry, and understa

    nature and function.[1]

    and the posting of journal entrie

    accounts.[1]

    Identify correct journals from gi .[1] d) Account for petty cash

    imprest methods.[1]

    b) Understand the basic func

    system.

    systems.[1]

    d) Identify advantages and disa

    computerised accounting systems.

    a)ledger accounts and in

    returns.[1]

    c) Understand the general principles of the

    operation of a sales tax.[1]

    e) Account for discounts allow

    received.[1]

    2. Cash

    a) Record cash transactions in ledger accounts.

    transactions.[1]

    c)

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    b) Record opening and closing inventory.[1]

    c) y the alternative methods of valuing

    d) Understand and apply the IASB requirement

    ) ded in

    .

    d perio

    ) y usin

    nd AVCO (average

    cost).[1]

    h ng concepts

    entory.[1]

    inventory valuation

    methods on profit and on assets.[1]

    4. current assets

    a) urrent assets.[1]

    current andent assets.[1]

    c) n capital and

    revenue items. [1]

    d enue

    ) uisition

    t assets.[1]

    f) d ecord profits or losses on

    e income

    cluding part exchange

    transactions.[1]

    g) Record the revaluation of a non-current asset in

    ledger accounts, the statement of

    comprehensive income and in the statement of

    financial position.[1]

    h) Calculate the profit or loss on disposal of a

    revalued asset.[1]

    urrent asset balances and

    movements are disclosed in financial[1]

    j) Explain the purpose and function of an asset

    gister.[1]

    he purpose of

    preciation using

    educing balance methods.[1]

    ces where different

    would be

    ropriate.[1]

    expense and

    are recorded in

    counts.[1]

    evalued non-

    ansfer of excess

    epreciation between the revaluation reserve

    and retained earnings.[1]

    ments to depreciation

    g) Record depreciation in the income statement

    financial position.[1]

    ets and amortisation

    se the difference between tangible and

    intangible non-current assets.[1]

    e assets.[1]

    and treatment of

    research costs and development costs in

    accordance with International Financial

    Reporting Standards.[1]

    d) Calculate amounts to be capitalised as

    development expenditure or to be expensed

    from given information.[1]

    e) Explain the purpose of amortisation.[1]

    Identif

    inventory.[1]

    s re

    for valuing inventories.[1]

    e Recognise which costs should be inclu

    valuing inventories [1]

    f) Understand the use of continuous an

    end inventory records.[1]d

    g Calculate the value of closing inventor

    FIFO (first in, first out) a

    g

    ) Understand the impact of accounti

    on the valuation of inv

    i) Identify the impact of

    Tangible non-

    Define non-c

    b) Recognise the difference betweennon-curr

    Explain the difference betwee

    ) Classify expenditure as capital or rev

    expenditure.[1]

    e Prepare ledger entries to record the acq

    and disposal of non-curren

    Calculate an r

    disposal of non-current assets in th

    statement in

    i) Illustrate how non-c

    statements.

    5. Depreciation

    a) Understand and explain t

    depreciation.[1]

    b) Calculate the charge for de

    straight line and r

    c) Identify the circumstan

    methods of depreciation

    app

    d) Illustrate how depreciation

    accumulated depreciation

    ledger ac

    e) Calculate depreciation on a r

    current asset including the tr

    d

    f) Calculate the adjustnecessary if changes are made in the estimated

    useful life and/or residual value of a non-

    current asset.[2]

    and statement of

    6. Intangible non-current ass

    a) Recogni

    b) Identify types of intangibl

    c) Identify the definition

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    f) nd account for the charge for[1]

    a) Understand how the matching concept applies

    b) Identify and calculate the adjustments needed

    aring

    accrua

    al

    statements.

    d entriesl or prepayment.[1]

    ) on profit

    ets of accruals and prepayments. ]

    ) ables

    yables.[1]

    offering credit[1]

    c) Understand the purpose of an aged receivab

    its.[1]]

    e) Prepare the bookkeeping entries to write off an

    f) Record an irrecoverable debt recovered.[1]

    g) ebts on

    atement of

    on.[1]

    h) Prepare the bookkeeping entries to create and

    adjust an allowance for receivables.[1]

    i) Illustrate how to include movements in the

    allowance for receivables in the income

    statement and how the closing balance of the

    allowance should appear in the statement offinancial position.[1]

    n trade receivables[1]

    k) Prepare, reconcile and understand the purpose

    .[1]

    Classify items as current or non-current

    statement of financial

    position.

    es

    f provision,

    tingent asset.[1]

    ssify items as

    ties or contingent

    Identify and illustrate the different methods of

    accounting for provisions, contingent liabilities

    d changes in

    in provisions.[1]

    inal accounts.[1]

    apital structure and finance costs

    ucture of a limited

    mpany including: [1]

    edeemable and

    redeemable)

    iii) Loan notes.

    ents in the share capital and[1]

    c) Identify and record the other reserves which

    may appear in the company statement of

    financial position.[1]

    d) Define a bonus (capitalisation) issue and its

    advantages and disadvantages.[1]

    e) Define a rights issue and its advantages and

    disadvantages.[1]

    Calculate a

    amortisation.

    7. Accruals and prepayments

    to accruals and prepayments.[1]

    for accruals and prepayments in prep

    financial statements.[1]

    c) Illustrate the process of adjusting for

    and prepayments in preparing financi[1]

    ls a) Understand the definition o

    contingent liability and con

    ) Prepare the journal entries and ledgerfor the creation of an accrua

    e Understand and identify the impact

    and net ass [1

    8. Receivables and payables

    a Explain and identify examples of receiv

    and pa

    b) Identify the benefits and costs offacilities to customers.

    les 10. C

    analysis.[1]

    d) Understand the purpose of credit lim

    irrecoverable debt.[1]

    Identify the impact of irrecoverable d

    the income statement and on the st

    financial positi

    share premium accounts.

    j) Account for contras betwee

    and payables.

    of supplier statements

    l)

    liabilities in the[1]

    9. Provisions and contingenci

    b) Distinguish between and cla

    provisions, contingent liabiliassets.[1]

    c)

    and contingent assets.[1]

    d) Calculate provisions an

    provisions.[1]

    e) Account for the movement

    f) Report provisions in the f

    a) Understand the capital str

    liability co

    i) Ordinary shares

    ii) Preference shares (r

    ir

    b) Record movem

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    f) bonus

    ) issue in the statement of[1]

    g) Record and show the effects of a rights issue in]

    h) nd the

    in ledger[1]

    the statement of

    equity.[1]

    E

    a) Identify the purpose of a trial balance.[1]

    b er balances into a trial balance.[1

    ng trial balance.[1]

    d) stand the limitations of a

    trial balance.[1]

    2.

    a) may occur in

    [1]

    c) ational

    verning

    ents regarding material errors

    stment.[1]

    s.[1]

    e) Calculate and understand the impact of errors

    on the income statement, statement of

    comprehensive income and statement of

    financial position.[1]

    3. Control accounts and reconciliations

    a) Understand the purpose of control accounts foraccounts receivable and accounts payable.[1]

    s relate to the

    double-entry system.[1]

    Prepare ledger control accounts from given

    d) Perform control account reconciliations for

    counts payable.[1]

    be highlighted by

    ing a control account reconciliation.[1]

    and correct errors in control accounts[1]

    4. Bank reconciliations

    ose of bankreconciliations.[1]

    b) Identify the main reasons for differences

    and the bank

    statement.[1]

    ook errors and/or omissions.[1]

    bank reconciliation statements.[1]

    bank statement and cash book balances.[1]

    f) Identify the bank balance to be reported in the

    e of a suspense

    account.[1]

    b) Identify errors leading to the creation of a

    suspense account.[1]

    c) Record entries in a suspense account.[1]

    d) Make journal entries to clear a suspense

    account.[1]

    Record and show the effects of a

    (capitalisation

    financial position.

    the statement of financial position.[1

    Record dividends in ledger accounts a

    financial statements.[1]

    accounts receivable and ac

    i) Calculate and record finance costs

    accounts and the financial statements.

    j) Identify the components of

    changes in

    E PREPARING A TRIAL BALANC

    1. Trial balance

    ) Extract ledg ]

    c) Prepare extracts of an openi

    Identify and under

    Correction of errors

    Identify the types of error which

    bookkeeping systems.[1]

    b) Identify errors which would be highlighted by

    the extraction of a trial balance.

    Understand the provision of Intern

    Financial Reporting Standards go

    financial statem

    which result in prior period adju

    d) Prepare journal entries to correct error

    b) Understand how control account

    c)

    information.[1]

    e) Identify errors which would

    perform

    f) Identify

    and ledger accounts.

    a) Understand the purp

    between the cash book

    c) Correct cash b

    d) Prepare

    e) Derivefrom given information

    final accounts.[1]

    5. Suspense accounts

    a) Understand the purpos

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    F G BASIC FINANCIAL

    STATEMENTS

    a) nting equation and

    business entity convention underlie the

    ion.[1]

    b reserves.[1]

    ) mpany

    tion.[1]

    ncial

    from given information.

    tained earnin sany statement of financia

    2 atements and statements of

    comprehensive income

    a) an income statement and

    from given

    b) Understand how accounting concepts apply to

    ) profit

    comprehensive

    .[1]

    d diture in

    e) Record income tax in the income statement of

    ior year.[1]

    f) Understand the interrelationship between th

    statement of financial position, income

    statement and statement of comprehensive

    income. [1]

    g) Identify items requiring separate disclosure on

    the face of the income statement.[1]

    3. Events after the reporting period

    he reporting period in

    ce with International Financial

    g or non-adjusting.[1]

    Distinguish between how adjusting and non-

    nts are reported in the financial

    statements.[1]

    hips

    and identify the typical content of

    hip agreement, including profit-

    rms.[1]

    [1]

    ii) Current accounts

    shares of

    d) Account for guaranteed minimum profit

    partners drawings.[1]

    f) Calculate and record interest on drawings.[1]

    g) Calculate and record interest on capital.[1]

    er salaries. [1]

    current account.[1]

    j) Prepare an extract of a capital account.[1]

    it, and statement of

    inancial position of a partnership.[1]

    l) Define goodwill, in relation to partnership

    accounts.[1]

    m) Identify the factors leading to the creation of

    goodwill in relation to partnership accounts.[1]

    n) Calculate the value of goodwill from giveninformation.[1]

    PREPARIN

    1. Statements of financial position

    Recognise how the accou

    statement of financial posit

    ) Understand the nature of

    c Identify and report reserves in a co

    statement of financial posi

    d) Prepare extracts of a statement of fina

    position [1]

    e) Understand why the heading reappears in a comp

    gl

    position.[1]

    . Income st

    Prepare extracts of

    statement of comprehensive income

    information.[1]

    revenue and expenses.[1]

    c Calculate revenue, cost of sales, gross

    profit for the year, and total

    income from given information

    ,

    ) Disclose items of income and expen

    the income statement. [1]

    a company including the under and

    overprovision of tax in the pr

    e including division of prof

    f

    a) Define an event after t

    accordan

    Reporting Standards.[1]

    b) Classify events as adjustin

    c)

    adjusting eve

    4. Accounting for partners

    a) Understand

    a partners

    sharing te

    b) Understand the nature of:

    i) Capital accounts

    iii) Division of profits

    c) Calculate and record the partners

    profit/losses.[1]

    shares.[1]

    e) Calculate and record

    h) Calculate and record partn

    i) Prepare an extract of a

    k) Prepare extracts of the income statement,

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    ips may include the

    5. Statements of cash flows (excluding

    a) tween profit and cash flow.[1

    to

    c) Recognise the benefits and drawbacks to users

    atement of

    h flows. [1]

    d f transactions on cash

    e) r the stateme

    activities

    h flows from investing activities

    iii) Cash flows from financing activities

    f)

    from statements of cash flo s[1]

    h given transactions in a

    6

    a) Understand and apply techniques used in

    incomplete record situations: [1]

    i) Use of accounting equation

    ii) Use of ledger accounts to calculate missing

    figures

    iii) Use of cash and/or bank summaries

    iv) Use of profit percentages to calculate

    missing figures.

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    control cash flow.[1]

    of the financial statements of a st

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    ) Classify the effect o

    flows.[1]

    Calculate the figures needed fo nt

    of cash flows including:[1]

    i) Cash flows from operating

    ii) Cas

    Calculate the cash flow from operating

    activities using the indirect and direct

    method.[1]

    g) Prepare extracts wfrom given information.

    ) Identify the treatment of

    companys statement of cash flows.[1]

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