Acc 101 Basic Accounting I

UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI
Maiduguri, Nigeria
CENTRE FOR DISTANCE LEARNING
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
ACC 101: BASIC ACCOUNTING I UNIT: 2

ACC 101 BASIC ACCOUNTING I UNITS : 2
STUDY GUIDE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Course Code and Title: ACC 101: Basic Accounting I
Credit Unit: 2
Year: 2015
Total Hours - 28 hours @ two per Week of Study.
For any queries or Questions contact the Course Lecturer Using your email through the Centre for
Distance Learning Portal.
You are welcome to this study Unit. Each Unit is arranged to simplify your study. In each topic of
the Unit we have introduction, learning outcome, in-text information, in-text questions and
answers, summary and self assessment exercises. In-text questions and answers serve as
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will be available at designated contact Centre for Tutorial. Meet them to resolve your questions
and other guide. The Centre expects you to plan your work well. Should you wish to read further
you could supplement the study with more information from the list of references and suggested
reading available in each study Unit.
PRACTICE EXERCISES
SELF ASSESSMENT EXERCISES (SAES)
This is provided at the end of each topic or Study Session. The exercises can help you to assess
whether or not you have actually studied and understood the topic/study session. Solutions to the
exercises are provided at the end of the Study Unit for you to assess yourself.
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end of every Study Session/topic Reading the suggested/recommended reading texts.
ASSESSMENTS
-The continuous assessment for all courses consist of 30%.
-The Examination shall make up 70% of the total Marks.
-Feedback and advice is a component of the continuous assessment
The Examination shall be conducted at the Centre for Distance learning (Centre). Students are to
come to the Centre on the Examination date with all the necessary requirements. The Examination
is Computer based or e-testing one.
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Study Session 1: Definition, Meaning and the role of Accounting,

Introduction
As business activities expands, the needs for accountability emerged; Adequate financial
information about a business help people with interest in the business take informed decisions
about the business. Accounting is concerned basically with accountability’’. The underlying
purpose of accounting is to provide financial information about an economic entity.
The need for accounting is more pronounced in a business where a lot of finance, risk and
energy are involved. Financial information is needed to plan and control the finance and
operation of a business. Accounting helps stewards to give proper records on the assets put
under their care.
In this Study Session, you will be learn about the origin and history of accounting, definition of
booking, definition of accounting, branches of accounting and accounting activities, the
various stakeholders (i.e. users) interested in the accounting information and the regulatory
frame-work, and rules that guides the practice of accounting.
Learning Outcome for Study Session 1

At the end of this Study Session, you should be able to:
1.1 Define accounting
1.2 Discuss the basic needs for accounting information
1.3 Briefly discuss the history of accounting
1.4 Discuss regulatory framework and itemize the various regulators.
1.5 Identify the Qualities of Good Accounting Information
1.1 Definition of accounting

Accounting is defined in various ways, but all putting out same point which is to gather
information for decision making by the various stakeholders.
Definition 1
Accounting is defined by the (ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS SCHEME WEST AFRICA,
2009) as the process of recording, classifying, summarizing and communicating financial
information to users of financial information for decision making.
Definition 2
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According to Boateng, (1884)”accounting is the process of identifying, measuring, and

communicating economic and financial information to permit informed judgment and decision
by the users of the information”.
Definition 3
Accounting is defined as the act of gathering financial information, classification of this
information, as well as summarizing and communicating these it to users for decision
making.
From these three definitions you can see that, this process starts from sorting relevant
transactions and posting them into their ledger accounts by considering the date, particulars,
the page or ledger folio and the amount. After posting, balancing the accounts is the next
exercise which is the bookkeeping activities. When individual ledger accounts are balanced,
then trial balance is drawn up. The act of keeping and preparing this record from the source
document to the trial balance is referred to as (Book keeping)
Meaning of Bookkeeping;
Bookkeeping is defined as the classification and recording of business transactions in the

books of account, thus Bookkeeping is the recording phase of accounting. The
recording of the transactions is a routine task; therefore it tends to be repetitive.
1.2 Basic needs for accounting information

Accounting is often called the language of business, since all entities prepare and
communicate its financial data to help make better decisions. The groups of people who are
interested in accounting information are often called users and are classified into internal
users and external users.
Internal users are stakeholders with direct involvement in the management and operations of
the organization. They use this financial information to help improve the efficiency and
effectiveness of an organization in meeting its goals. They include the following.
(a) Owners of the business/investors: The owners need accounting information to assess
how efficiently the management is performing – they want to know how profitable the
business has been.
(b) Management: These are the people who are employed to run the affairs of the business
for the owners. They need accounting information to ascertain the efficiency of the policy
they formulate and to plan and control the resources of the business.
(c) Employees of the entity: They need accounting information to enable them decide how
secure their job is and the ability of the business to pay good salaries and provide good
welfare facilities.
External Users of accounting information are not directly involved in running the
organization, but are interested in the financial information prepared and communicated in
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the financial statement. These external users are;

(a) Customers: These are the people who purchase the goods or services provided by the
business.
(b) Tax authority: this is considered the government interest in the business, as every
business must pay tax to the tax authority i.e. the government.
(c) Trade Creditors: These are the people who supply goods to the business on credit.
1.3 The history of accounting

Modern accounting started with book-keeping in Italy by the Stewards of Commune of
Genoa in the 14th century, where the double entry system popularly known as the Italian
method was first used. The system was spread in 1494 by Luca Pacioli, an Italian monk
(priest), in his book titled “Summa de Arithmetical, Geometrica, proportioni et
proportionalita,” published in the 14 century with topics on Arithmetic, Geometry and
Proportion. The principles of the double entry system were briefly explained in the book.
The popularity of this system made it necessary for stewards to report financial resources
placed under their control during specific periods, since many businesses were left in the
hands of stewards to manage by their owners. Such reports would include mainly the
following:
i. How the financial resources of the business have been invested during the period
ii. The profit earned or loss incurred during the period and
iii. The assets, liabilities and the owners’ equity at the end of the period under review.
A lot of changes have been witnessed in accounting since its early days. These changes
were informed by daily business challenges and the economic environments in which the
business operates, placing more responsibilities on management of business to disclose its
financial information.
1.4 Regulatory framework and the various regulators;

Financial accounting is rules and principle based. Financial accounting is practiced by guided
principles known as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) which are used
to prepare and interpret financial statements effectively. GAAP are the bases for the
formulations of accounting Principles, Standards, Concepts, and Assumption used in
accounting. GAAP aims to make information in financial statement reliable, relevant and
comparable. The main statutory document used together with GAAP for the regulation of
business in Nigeria is the;
1. Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990 (CAMA 1990) as amended 2004. The
company laws are enforceable in the court of law.
2. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) for all quoted company.
3. Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 1991-related directly to the
banking industry.
4. Insurance Act 2003-related directly to the Insurance industry.
Other regulations consist of the following accounting standards:
5. Statements of Accounting Standards (SAS) issued by NASB (now Financial
Reporting Standards (FRS) issued by Financial Reporting Council FRC).
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6. International Accounting Standards (IAS) and International Financial

Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by IASB from time to time.
Scope of Accounting
Though the main study is financial accounting; others relevant and supporting branches are
cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, Government Accounting and Tax
Management.
-Cost Accounting
Cost accounting is the process of accumulating financial data to provide information for
managerial decision
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Management accounting provides information to management of a business to help
them take better decision and to improve upon the efficiency and effectiveness
of existing operations.
-Auditing
Auditing is the independent examination of the books of accounts and records of the
company. The professional accountant will gather various forms of audit evidence before he
can form an opinion on the financial statementsto give it a “true and fair view”.
-Government Accounting (Public Sector Accounting)

Government a c c o u n t i n g is an aspect of Accounting relating to the Public Sector where
government has executive responsibility. Public sector consists of the ministries, parastatals
and government department. Government accounting is concerned with planning, control
and appraisal of government activities and in effect, accountability. The accounting
information maintained here is referred to as public sector accounting or public sector
accounting.
-Accounting for Taxation

The accounting profits generated in the financial statements provide the basis for
determining the taxable profits of a company by the tax authority this study is referred to
taxation.
Professional Accounting Bodies

Professional bodies play a vital role in accounting training an influencing how accountants
are professionally trained. These are listed below:
1. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

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2. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)- UK

3. Certified Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)- UK
4. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW)-UK
5. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)-America
6. Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) etc
The Need for Accounting Information

The need for accounting information can be summarized as follows:
1. It provides information in form of financial statement useful for making economic decisions
2. It provides information to users for predicting, comparing and evaluating the earning
power and financial strength of a business
3. It is used to judge the ability of management to utilize the entity’s resources effectively in
achieving the goals of the entity
4. It provides information to creditors for predicting and evaluating the cash flows of the
entity
5. It provides management with detailed accounting data for use in planning and
controlling the daily operations of the business
6. It provides information to government for determining the tax payable on the profit
and/or other incomes of an individual or company and for formulating fiscal policies
7. It forms the basis for reporting on the activities of an enterprise as they affect the society
8. It serves as the basic instruments by which investors decide the securities in which to
invest.
1.5 Qualities of Good Accounting Information

Accounting information should possess the following qualities before users can rely on it to
make decisions:
(a) Relevance: The accounting information must include enough facts to satisfy the need of
the user. For instance, management accounting information should be relevant to the
decision to be taken with it. Financial accounting information should disclose enough
information to satisfy the various users.
(b) Reliability: The source of information must be verifiable; one source of evidence must
corroborate the other, must be free from all forms of bias and can be dependent upon by
users to be representing faithfully that which it ought to represent.
(c) Comparability: There should be no change in the basis for the preparation of the
accounting information from period to period so that it will be easy to compare the results of
operations over different accounting periods.
(d) Timeliness: Accounting information must be made available early enough for its use.
For instance, management requires certain information on daily basis or weekly basis
for effective running of the business; if it comes late it would be useless. Annual reports
and accounts must be published not long after the year end.
(e) Objectivity: There must be no bias, window dressing or subjective judgment in the
presentation of accounting information. Objectivity includes ability to trace transactions
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to documentary evidence and complying with required regulations in its presentation.

(f) Understandability: Accounting information must contain enough details for good
understanding. The details must neither be too little nor too much.
Career in accounting
The demand for accountants appears to be growing and outstripping supply. Job opportunities in
today’s business climate are better than ever for accountants. Accounting has many areas of
opportunities which can serve as career path. These are financial, managerial, taxation, and
other accounting related jobs and can be further broken into careers like;
i. Financial accountants
ii. Financial analyst
iii. Banking and financial services
iv. Educational services
v. Liquidation and litigation services
vi. Taxation and consultancy services
vii. Employment - private and government. etc
Summary of Study Session 1

In Study Session 1, you have learnt that:
1) Financial accounting is basically aimed at providing financial information about the business to
users both internal and external for decision making. You learnt that this information is usually in
the form financial statement.
2) You also learnt about the history of financial accounting and the Italian method now known as the
double entry system, upon which the double entry principle is developed.
3) Financial accounting is ruled based and principled based; you also learnt about the Generally
Accepted Accounting Principle (GAAP), which is the basic foundations upon which all accounting
principles and regulations are developed. You learnt that GAAP helps accountants to prepare
financial report that is reliable, relevant understandable, comparable and timely to users of these
information.
4) That financial accounting provides a wide range of careers virtually in all sectors of the economy.
ITQ Question Study Session 1

1. Who reports on the „true and fair view‟ of the financial
statements………….?
2. What is the usefulness of the Annual Reports and Accounts?
3. Financial accounting is ruled based and principled based state the
generally applicable principles……….
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ITA Answer Study Session 2

1. The company’s accountant
2. For periodic review of company’s performance
3. Generally Accepted Accounting Principle (GAAP),
Self-Assessment Questions (SAQs) for Study Session 1

Now, that you have completed this Study Session, you can assess how well you have achieved its
learning outcomes by answering the following questions. Write your answers in your study diary
and discuss them with your tutor at the next study contact. You can check your answers with the
Notes on the Self-Assessment Questions at the end of this Module.
SAQ 1.1 (tests learning outcomes 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3)
 Define financial accounting and bookkeeping

 Itemize all users of accounting information under the two basic types
 What is the double entry system first called in Italy
SAQ 1.2 (tests learning outcomes 1.4)
 Explain the concept Generally Accepted Accounting Principle (GAAP)

 Briefly explain the other branch of financial accounting
SAQ 1.3 (tests learning outcomes 1.5)

What are the qualities of financial statement prepared based on GAAP
Study Session 2: Basic Accounting Principles, Assumption, Concepts and Conventions

Introduction
Given the legal implications guiding financial reporting, users expect financial statements to
present fairly, and completely the company’s financial operations. Financial accounting is based on
facts, governed by principles, concepts, assumptions, conventions and constraints developed from
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) already explained above. The Institute of
Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN , 2010) states that “GAAP aims to make information in
financial statement relevant, reliable, and comparable”, the institute further asserts that;
a. Relevant information affects the decisions of its users.

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b. Reliable information is trusted by users.
c. Comparable information is helpful in contrasting organizations.
GAAP are the foundations upon which the four (4) basic accounting principles, four (4)
assumptions, two (2) constraints, and other given conventions and concept rest.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this session, you should be able to:
2.1 Explain the four (4) basic accounting principles, the four (4) basic assumptions, the two (2)
constraints, and other given conventions and concepts.
2.2 Explain the various terminologies used in the statement of financial position.
2.3 Explain and demonstrate the Accounting Equation by application
Accounting principle, assumptions, conventions and concepts

2.1.1 Principles: these are the four (4) basic principles upon which every financial transaction must
stand for it to be deemed a full transaction measurable in accounting terms. They are;
1. The measurement principle: this principle holds that accounting information should be on
actual cost and cost should be measured on a cash or equal-to-cash basis. This means that only
items or transactions that can be measured or valued in cash terms will be considered and items not
measurable in terms of money will not be included in the financial statement.
2. The revenue recognition principle stands to explain when revenue should be recognized in the
accounting transaction, should be recognized when earned - that is when services are performed or
when a seller transfers ownership of products to the buyer. This principle is aimed at explaining
when and what should be allowed as credit transactions.
3. The expense recognition principle, also called the matching principle, holds that for any
accounting period, the earned revenue should be matched with the cost (expenditure) that earned
them and in the same year which the expenditure was incurred.
4. The full disclosure principle states that a company reports full in detailed information that are
materials in the financial statements, meaning any information which will affect the decision of
users must be reported.
2.1.2 Assumptions: Just like the four (4) basic principles, there are four (4) assumptions which must hold
for a valid transaction to be recorded;
1. The Going-concern assumption is a presumption that the business will continue to operate for
an unforeseeable future without being closed.
2. The Monetary unit assumption simply means that financial transactions are expressed in
monetary terms i.e. money unit such as the Naira in Nigeria, dollar in the United States etc.
3. The Time period assumption is the assumption that the business operations will be accounted
and reported for a period of 12 months. This concept is also known as periodicity concept.
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4. The Business entity assumption holds that all business be accounted for separately from the
owners and from other businesses eg. First bank is different form GT bank and both companies are
different from their owners, meaning they can sue and be sued.
2.1.3 Constraints: this places a limitation bound and guide to financial transactions to be recorded for in
the financial statement.
1. The materiality constraint prescribes that only information that would influence the decisions
of a reasonable person need be disclosed. Materiality concept is a relative term in size and
importance since what is material and important for one organization will not be for another.
2. The cost-benefit constraint holds that only information whose benefits of disclosure is greater
than the costs of providing it to users need be disclosed in the financial statement.
2.1.3 Convention and concept: these are generally agreed ways to present a fact which will guide in the
way financial transactions can be presented and recorded.
1. Prudence concept requires fairness with sound judgment in reporting financial transaction
details, taking decision without favour to any specific shareholder.
2. Substance over Form Business transactions should be accounted for and presented in
accordance with their financial substance and reality and not merely by their legal form. Examples
are found in; lease contracts the reality is taken above the legal term
3. The Consistency concept requires that the adoption of a method and a policy in treating an item
should be maintained for a long time and should not be changed but used consistently from period
to period e.g depreciation or bad debt provision.
4. Accrual concept states that revenues should be recognized in the period they are earned and not
in the period they are received and expenses should be recorded in the period they are incurred and
not in the period they are paid for.
5. Historical Cost Concept holds that the cost values of assets are retained throughout the
accounting books and the assets expire by writing off yearly depreciation to get the current value.
6. Objectivity Concept holds that financial statements should not be influenced by personal
biasand that no group of stakeholder/user should be favoured over others.
7. Fairness principle requires that accounting reports should be prepared not to favour any group or
segment of society.
8. Realization Concept, unlike the accrual concept, is concerned with determining when revenue
is earned. It holds that revenue should be recognized at the time goods are sold and services are
rendered; that is the point at which the customer has incurred liability.
9. Double entry principle this is the oldest known and indisputable principle of accounting. It is
the principle upon which modern accounting is based. It explained that every transaction must be
recorded in the books at least two times- This also means that for every receiver there must be a
giver.
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The double entry is the beginning point of the accounting equations, with every transaction having
an effect on at least two accounts. As far as double entry principle is concerned, there must always
be two parties to a transaction. Two recordings of any transaction, two accounting records to a
transaction. Put in accounting terms there must be a debit and a credit to every transaction.
Terminologies used in the statement of financial position.

-Capital
This is the owners’ equity in the business after all liabilities due outsiders are deducted from it. In
accounting it is the amount of money used to start a business.
-Assets
Assets are the economic resources of a business that are expected to bring immediate and
future benefits to the business. Assets are owned and controlled by the organization. Assets are
classified into non-current and current assets.
i. Non-current assets
These are the economic resources that aid income generation and will remain in the business for
more than one accounting period. They include land and buildings, motor vehicles, equipment,
machinery, furniture etc.
ii. Current Assets
These are the economic resources of the business which are easily converted to liquid cash or can
be used up within an accounting period e.g. cash in hand and at bank, all receivables and
inventories of goods
-Liabilities
These are obligation of the business to outsiders and to the owners and usually will become claims
against the assets of the business in the event of a liquidation. They are divided into current
liabilities and non-current liabilities.
i. Current Liabilities
These are the liabilities of the business that are meant to be paid within twelve months. e.g.
payables and all outstanding expenses.
ii. Non-current liabilities: These are liabilities that will take more than one year before
repayment is due. e.g. long-term loans.
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Accounting Equation
The accounting equation is a mathematical representation of the statement of financial position of
a business at all-time showing its assets and the claims upon them in form of liabilities and equity,
all accounting entries and posting are demonstrated following the accounting equation based on the
double entry principles. The accounting equation is stated as
ASSETS=LIABILITIES + OWNERS (EQUITY)
Demonstrating the Accounting Equation by Application

Let us illustrate the accounting equation
(a) Yagana, a proprietor of Adisco Enterprises started business with cash of N150, 000
The accounting equation is;
Assets = Capital + Liabilities
i.e. N150, 000 (cash) = N150, 000 + 0
Assuming that in addition to the cash invested, Yagana introduced N25, 000, loan from the bank
into the business. The cash position is now N175, 000, made up of owner’s capital of N150, 000
and liability to an outsider N25, 000
Assets = Capital + Liability

N175, 000 (Cash) = N150, 000 + N25, 000
Yagana Enterprises spent N120,000 to buy a building to be used as office and bought chairs and
tables for N10,000. It also purchased for cash some inventory for resale at the cost of N30,000. The
accounting equation will remain as in (b) above but the composition of the assets has changed.
Assets = Capital + Liability
Chairs and tables + Inventories of Goods + Building + Cash = Capital + Liability

N10,000 + N30,000 + N120,000 + N15,000 = N150,000 + N25,000
Given different combinations of assets, liabilities and capital the equation continues to be the same
at each side and representing the equality of both side.
Summary
In Study Session 2, you have learned about:
i. Financial accounting is rule and principle based, and also about the basic principles,
assumptions, constraints, conventions and concepts of accounting.
ii. The various terms used in the Accounting Equation, such as assets, liabilities and
capital.
iii. The applications of the Accounting Equation showing its effects on the statement of
financial position.
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1. ………… are the economic resources of a business that are expected to bring
immediate and future benefits to the business.
2. The ……………. is a mathematical representation of the statement of financial position of
a business
1. Assets
2. Assets = Capital + Liabilities

Now that you are through with this Study Session, to assess how well you have achieved its
Learning objectives, you may answer the following questions. Write your answers in your study
notes and discuss them with your Tutor at the next study support meeting.
SAQ 1.1 (Testing Learning outcomes 2.1)
Explain briefly the four (4) basic accounting principles, and four (4) assumptions
State the accounting equation and list and explain each variable in the equation accordingly
References
Basic Accounting theory and practice 1 (2014) Dr. A. A. Malgwi, Mr. Victor O. Atabo
Financial Accounting Made Simple Robert Igben Commented [BM1]: Provide full details of references and use
the relevant referencing style
Notes
You are advised to make these principle, assumptions, constraint, conventions and concept part of you,
know and understand them for they are the foundation of accounting when it comes to application.
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Study Session 3: Accounting Process

Introduction
Accounting as an act consisting of a process which starts from the recording stage to the final stage
of giving the report to users of the accounting information for decision making. Every transaction
recorded in the financial statement goes through this process, which starts from the sources
document all through the journal, the ledger, trial balance and the final accounts. This is
diagrammatically shown below.
Source documents
Journal
Ledgers
Trial Balance
Final Accounts
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Learning Outcomes
After studying this session, you should be able to:
3.1 Explain the accounting process to record a financial transaction.

3.2 Explain the various terminologies used in each of these recording stages.
3.3 Demonstrate practically the recording phases from each level to the final accounts
3.1 The Accounting Recording Process

The process of recording accounting transaction and reporting it in the final account is known as
the accounting cycle. Each of the steps in the process is explained below.
3.1.1 Source Documents
The source document as the name implies are the source of financial information to be recorded in
the books of accounts. Source documents are evidence, usually paper document that a transaction
has taken place. They are proofs for transactions that have taken place, showing details of parties in
the transaction i.e. who is receiving a benefit at what expenses, details about the amount involved,
date and item of trade.
Importance of source documents

1. They serve as evidence of financial transactions
2. They guide against fraud
3. They serve as evidence in audit process
4. They are usually signed by the parties to the transaction therefore they are not usually
denied
Examples of Source Documents
The main source documents that are used for recording in the books of original entry are:
1 Sales invoice
2 Purchases invoices
3 Credit notes
4 Debit notes
5 Payment vouchers
6 Bank pay-in-slips
7 Cheque counterfoils
8 Receipts
9 Purchase order
10 Delivery note
11 Goods Received Note
12 Bin Card
13 Monthly bank statements
14 Petty cash vouchers
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Sales Invoices
A sales invoice serves as the source document to record in the sales day book. All credit sales are
recorded in the sales day book. The sales invoice is a document sent by the seller to the buyer
(usually for credit sales) and it is used as evidence for credit sales
Purchases Invoice
A purchase invoice serves as the source document to record in the purchases day book. The
purchases invoice is the opposite of the sales invoice sent by the supplier to the customer usually
for credit purchases transactions.
Credit note
A credit note is a document given to refunds cash to the buyer for either being overcharged or for
goods returned by a customer for any of the following reasons: - damage to the goods before
delivery- wrong specification etc.
Debit note
A debit note to a supplier will be used to request for a credit note by the buyer. While at the same
time the seller may issue a buyer a debit showing that his account will be charged.
Payment Vouchers
In an organization every payment must be supported by a payment voucher. Examples are payment
vouchers for salaries and wages, petty cash vouchers etc, usually prepared as evidence for the
expenses.
Bank Pay-in-slips
This serves as evidence of cheque and cash paid into the bank by an organization and individuals. It
is evidence for money deposited in the bank.
Cheque Counterfoils
Cheque counterfoils serve as evidence of payment to creditors through the bank and withdrawals
using the cheque book.
Receipts
Receipts are issued for cash and cheques received from a customer for goods sold or services
rendered to him. It is evidence for cash paid by the customer.
Purchase Order
A purchase order is issued by a customer requesting the seller to supply certain quantities of goods
of specified description. The purchase order will also state the agreed price and the delivery point
and date. An example of a purchase order is the Local Purchase Order (LPO).
Delivery Note
Delivery note accompanies the goods dispatched to the customer, showing what is receipt by the
customer.
Goods Received Note
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The good received note shows the evidence that the goods dispatched to an organization are
received in good condition and meet the specifications. It is used as source document in the bin
stock card.
Bin Card
Bin card records movement of inventories. When inventories are added to the store or warehouse
bin card is debited and when inventories are issued to production, the bin card is credited.
3.1.2 Books of Original Entry/Journal

Books of Original Entry are books of prime entry. They are also called the journal because they
are used to record daily business transactions. These are books in which transactions are first
recorded in the accounting cycle and it is the second stage in the recording cycle. Transactions are
first recorded here from all the source documents and passed to the ledger. The journal is divided
into two types.
1. The subsidiary journal and
2. General journal
- Subsidiary journals
The subsidiary journal is further divided into five - these are:
i. Sales day book; used to record all credit sales to customers. The total figure is credited to the
sales/revenue accounts as part of sales but credit sales to the customer. While the individual
customer accounts that made up the total credit sales are debited with their individuals figures only
as trade receivables (debtors).
ii. Purchases day book; used to record all credit purchases from suppliers. The total figure is debited
to the purchases accounts as part of purchase but credit purchases from suppliers. While the
individual trade payables/suppliers accounts that made up the total credit purchases are credited
with their individual’s figures only as trade payables (creditors).
iii. Sales returns book/Returns inward book; the sales returns book or returns inward book is the book
of original entry that records any returns on goods sold to customers with the total debited to the
return inward journals and the value of the returns credited to the individual customers accounts.
iv. Purchases returns book/Returns outward book; The purchase returns book or returns outward
book is the book of original entry that records returns on goods purchased to the suppliers or
manufacturers. The total balance is credited to the returns outward accounts and the individuals
returns is debited to the Commented [BM2]: incomplete
v. Cash book; The cash book records all cash and bank transactions from the source document both
receipt and payment. The cash book is divided into single, two and three colum cash book and the
petty cash book used to record minor expenses which are many and when recorded in the cash book
will make the transaction cumbersome. The cash book is divided into two equal parts debit (Dr)
and credit (Cr) side, usually shown in T format.
- General journal
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General journal, also known as journal proper, is used to record all transactions that cannot be
recorded into the subsidiary journal. The following transactions that cannot be recorded in the
five subsidiary journals are;
1. Opening and closing entries
2. Transfer from one account to another
3. The purchases or the sales of fixed asset on credit
4. Adjustments in account
5. Correction of errors.
3.1.3 Ledger
The ledger which is the third stage of the accounting recording cycle contains information from the
journal the second time. The type of account maintained in a ledger is what makes it a debit balance
or a credit balance and determines whether the account will be increasing or decreasing i.e. positive
or negative.
DR CR
N N
Accounts
Accounts are the financial transactions posted or recorded from the Journals into the ledgers, this
information determines the type of ledger, the financial effect on the ledger and whether the ledger
is increasing or reducing.
Asset account
(Debit) Increase Decrease (Credit)
Liability account
(Debit) Decrease Increase (Credit)
Capital account
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Revenue account
Expenses account
(Debit) Increase Decrease (Credit)
Students should note that a ledger contains accounting information, sometimes used
interchangeably with accounts; this does not imply that they mean the same thing.
Importance of the ledger accounts

(i) Keeping permanent records of assets, liabilities, income, expenses and capital.
(ii) Providing information for preparing the trial balance, the income statement and the statement of
financial position.
(iii) Showing the details of the movement in each account.
Chat of Accounts
Accounts can be grouped under three main headings; these headings are called chats of accounts
1 Real Account
2 Personal Accounts
2 Nominal Accounts
3.1.4 Trial Balance

Trial Balance is a statement showing list of balances in a double entry form extracted from the
ledgers to test the arithmetical accuracy of the accounts. The totals of the debit and credit must be
in agreement. The trial balance which is the fourth stage of the accounting recording process
provides balances that are used to prepare the final accounts
Nature of Trial Balance

i) It consists of all ledger balances extracted from the accounting books
ii) It is drawn at a particular time.
iii) The credit and debit column total must agree
iv) It must be titled and dated
v) It must be sequentially arranged in the order of credit and debit items
Uses of the Trial Balance

The main uses of the Trial Balance in accounting process are as follows:
i) To check the arithmetical accuracy of entries in the ledger accounts.
ii) To facilitate easy preparation of final accounts
iii) It can be used as evidence and to confirm that proper records have been kept.
iv) It can be used to prepare accounting schedule of the material items in the trial balance.
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v) To detect such errors of posting that can easily be identified by the trial balance.
Trial balance
DR CR
N N
All assets xx
All expenses xx
Gains/incomes Xx
All liabilities Xx
Capital/Equity Xx
Sales Xx
Purchase xx
xxx Xxx
3.1.5 Final Account for Sole Trader

The essences of the preparation of the final account is to give the report of the business, the final
account consist of two components, namely the Income Statement and the Statement of Financial
Position. The income statement helps to determine the Gross Profit or Gross Loss and also to
determine the net profit when expenses are deducted, while the Statement of Financial Position,
which is simply based on the accounting equations, shows the business position in terms of its
assets, liabilities and owners’ equity (capital).
The final account is prepared based on equations as shown below:
i. Income Statement calculated using the equation;
Turnover/Revenue - Cost of Sales = Gross Profit.
i.e. T-COS=GP
The equation above will give us:
T = Turnover (Sales)
COS = Cost of goods sold
GP = Gross profit
ii. Statement of Financial Position is prepared using the accounting equation

Assets=Liabilities + Owners Equity
- Income Statement for the Year Ended 31st September 20xx

N N N
Revenue/Sales xxx
Less Returns inward (xx)
xxx
Less cost of sales:
Opening inventory xxx
Add: Purchases xx
Carriage inwards (xx) xxx
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xxx
Less: Returns Outward (xx)
Cost of good available for sales xxx
Less Closing inventory (xx)
xxx
Add wages xx
Cost of good of sales/cost of sales (xxx)
Gross profit xxx
Other incomes:
Discount received xx
All received (e.g. rent received) xx
Reduction in liabilities xx
xxx
Less Expenses:
All expense (rent paid, bills etc.) xx
Increases in liabilities xx
All losses (e.g. Bad debt) xx
Salaries xx
Discount allowed xx
Depreciation xx xxx
Net profit xxx
- Statement of Financial Position as at 31st September 20xx
ASSETS: N
Current Assets:
Inventory (Stock) Xx
Trade Receivables (Debtors) Xx
NBV
Less Provision for Bad debt Xx
Cash and Cash equivalent Xx
Cash at Bank Xx
tBill Receivables Xx
Prepayment expenses Xx
Accrued Income Xx
xx(a)
Non-Current Assets (Fixed Assets assets):

Land Xx
Building and Premises Xx
Plant and machinery Xx
Motor van Xx
Furniture and Fittings Xx
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Investment Xx
xx(b)
Total assets xxx (a+b)
Equity and Liabilities:

Current Liabilities:
Trade Payables Xx
Over draft (short term debts) Xx
Bills payables Xx
Accrued expenses Xx
xx(x)
Non-Current Liabilities:
Long term debts Xx 3.3 Practical
Debenture Xx
demonstration of
Mortgage loan Xx
xx(y) the recording
Total liabilities xxx(x+y)=xy
process from
Financed by:
Capital (Accumulated surplus) Xxx source document
Add: Net Profit Xx
to the final
Xxx
Less Drawings (xx) accounts.
Total equity xxx(z)
Total equity and liabilities xxx (z+xy) Illustration 1
The following are the transaction of Makama Bala who started a business trading in general merchandise in
the month of January 2004;
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January 1: started business with cash 20,000
January 2: paid rent in cash 1,400
January 3: took out of cash till and paid it into the bank 9,500
January 5: bought office furniture paid by cheque 1,270
January 6: cash sales paid direct into the bank by customer 6,960
January 7: Addo paid us by cheque 1,100
January 14: paid wage by cash 770
January 18: Garba Musa paid us in cash 2,900
January 22: paid Mustapha by cheque 1,680
January 24: cash sales 6,600
January 25: paid motor expenses by cheque 950
January 26: A customer name Aki paid us by cheque 1,880
January 27: withdrew from the bank for business use 3,000
January 28: paid carriage inward by cash 300
January 29: withdrew cash from bank for to petty cashier 2,000
January 30: electricity paid by cheque 500
January 30: Pat paid by cash 1,000
January 31: paid Mr. John a creditors by cheque 4,000
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You are required to write up the cash book for the month of January 2004 and post the transactions to their
corresponding ledger entries.
Suggested Solution
Makama Bala
Date Particulars f Cash Bank Date Particulars f Cash Amou

nt
N N N N
Jan 1 Capital 20,000 Jan 2 Rent 1,400
3 Cash c 9,500 3 Bank c 9,500
6 Sale 6,960 5 Office furniture 1,270
7 Addo 1,100 14 Wages 770
18 Garuba Musa 2,900 22 Mustapha 1,680
24 Sales 6,600 25 Motor expenses 950
26 Aki 1,880 27 Cash c 3,000
27 Bank c 3,000 28 Carriage inward 300
29 Bank c 2,000 29 Cash (Petty cash) c 2,000
30 Pat 1,000 30 Electricity 500
31 Mr. John 4,000
31 Balance c/d 23,530 6,040
35,500 19,440 35,500 19,440
Feb 1 Balance b/d 23,530 6,040
Johnson Enterprises maintains an imprest of N40,000. The reimbursement is made as soon as substantial
portion of the float is exhausted. During January 2014, the following petty transactions took place:
DATE DETAILS N
1-Jan Cash float given to cashier 40,000
2-Jan Bought Postage Stamp 1,250
3-Jan Entertainment of Visitor 750
4-Jan Stationary bought 1,500
5-Jan Travelling expenses 500
6-Jan Repair of Vehicle 1,810
7-Jan Notebook Purchase 300
8-Jan Courier Services 1,725
11-Jan Security Lights 1,575
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14-Jan Medical bills for cleaner 1,300
18-Jan Repairs of furniture 1,925
21-Jan Transport expenses 1,750
27-Jan Entertainment of Visitor 5,125
28-Jan medical bills for driver 1,060
You are required to prepare showing balance and reimbursement, at 31st January 2011 a petty cash
book with analysis column for all the payments made by the petty cashier on 31st January
Solution:
Maxwell Enterprises
Analysis of Petty Cash Book for January, 2014
N N N N N N
Date Particulars Amount Date Particulars Total Stat/Pos Transp Repairs Entert Medical
1-Jan Cash float 40,000 2-Jan Postage stamp 1,250 1,250
3-Jan Entertainment 750 750
4-Jan Stationary 1,500 1,500
5-Jan Travelling 500 500
6-Jan Repairs 1,810 1,810
7-Jan Notebook 300 300
8-Jan Courier Ser 1,725 1,725
11-Jan Security Lights 1,575 1,575
14-Jan Medical exp. 1,300 1,300
18-Jan Repairs 1,925 1,925
21-Jan Travelling 1,750 1,750
27-Jan Entertainment 5,125 5,125
28-Jan Medical exp. 1,060 1,060
30,645 14,850 2,250 5,310 5,875 2,360
Balance c/d 9,355
40,000 40,000
1-Feb Bal B/d 9,355
1-Feb Reimbursement 30,645
The principles of Double Entry

The double entry principle in cash transaction which will be entered in the cash book is applied by
observing two rules. The rule states that debit all receiver, credit all giver; (i.e. cash) meaning that,
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debit the receiving account and credit the giving account. The double entry system of book
keeping will be used for recording transactions in the ledgers.
Summary: Debit= Receiving account
Credit=Giving account
Procedures to be followed:
i. Every transaction must affect two accounts
ii. Give names to the two accounts
iii. Debit – Receiving account (Receiver)
iv. Credit – giving account (Giver)
ILLUSTRATION
Jan. 1 Miss Faith starts a business with N800.00 in bank
Miss Faith is the owner of the business; therefore her name must not appear in the books Entries
in the ledger
DR CAPITAL ACCOUNT CR
N
N
Bank 800.00
DR BANK ACCOUNT CR
N N
Capital 800.00
Jan. 2 purchased goods N300.00 by cheque
DR PURCHASES ACCOUNT CR
N N
Bank 300.00
DR. BANK ACCIOUNT CR

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N N
PURCHASES 300.00
Jan. 4 Sold goods N700.00 cash
DR. SALES ACCOUNT CR
N N
Cash 700.00
DR CASH ACCOUNT CR
N N
Sales 700.00
Jan.7 Paid wages N50.00 cash
DR WAGES ACCOUNT CR
N N
Cash 50.00
DR CASH ACCOUNT CR
N N
Wages 50.00
Jan. 8 bought machinery N500.00 paying by cheque
DR. MACHINERY ACCOUNT CR
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N N
Bank 500.00
DR. BANK ACCOUNT CR
N N
Machinery 500.00
Jan. 10 Cash drawings N80.00
DR CASH ACCOUNT CR
N N
Drawings 80.00
DR DRAWINGS ACCOUNT CR
N N
Cash 80.00
Jan.12 Goods returned to us by Baba N200.00
DR. RETURN INWARD ACCOUNT CR
N N
Jan. 12 Baba 200.00
DR BABA ACCOUNT CR
N N
Jan. 12 Returned inward 200.00
Jan.17 Took cash N2, 400.00 from the bank and put it into cash till.
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DR BANK ACCOUNT CR
N N
Jan. 17 cash 2,400.00
DR CASH ACCOUNT CR
N N
Jan. 17 Bank 2,400.00
Jan. 20 we returned goods worth N100.00 to Jasper
DR RETURNED OUTWARD A/C CR

N N
Jan. 20 Jasper 100.00
DR JASPER ACCOUNT CR
N N
Jan. 20 Returned outward 100.00
Jan. 22 received commission in Cash N350.00
DR COMMISSION ACCOUNT CR
N N
Jan. 22 Cash 350.00
DR CASH ACCOUNT CR
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N N
Jan. 22 commission 350.00
Jan. 23 took loan from Mark by cheque N750.00

DR LOAN ACCOUNT CR
N N
Jan. 23 Bank 750.00
DR BANK ACCOUNT CR
N N
Jan. 23 loan 750.00
Jan. 25 sold car on credit to Ojo N220.00
DR CAR ACCOUNT CR
N N
Jan. 25 Ojo 220.00
DR OJO ACCOUNT CR
N N
Jan. 25 car 220.00
Jan. 27 paid cash for repairs of Motor Vehicle N1, 500.00
DR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCOUNT CR
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N N
Jan 27 Cash 1,500.00
DR CASH ACCOUNT CR
N N
Jan. 27 Motor Vehicle 1,500.00
Jan 30 withdraw N1, 000 cash for personal use
DR DRAWINGS ACCOUNT CR
N N
Jan. 30 Cash 1,00.00
DR CASH ACCOUNT CR
N N
Jan. 30 Drawings 1,000.00
Error and Suspense Account

Errors can simply be referred to as mistakes made in the preparation of accounts. Where the Trial
Balance whose purpose is to show the arithmetical accuracy of the entries in the ledgers by the
equality of Dr and Cr sides do not agree, there must definitely be an indication of error. In some
situations, some errors may not be disclosed by the Trial Balance. These errors are referred to as
errors that do not affect the Trial Balance because with the presence of the error the trial balance
debit and credit totals will be the same. At the same time certain errors may occur where the trial
balance debit and credit totals will refuse to balance. These errors can be categorized into two
types:
1. Errors that do not affect the totals of the Trial Balance.
2. Errors that affect the totals of the Trial Balance
Errors that do not affect the Trial Balance:
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Despite the fact that the trial balance may balance, it may contain some errors not disclosed, these
errors are referred to as those that do not affect the trial balance, namely:
i. Error of omission
ii. Error of commission
iii. Error of original entry
iv. Error of principle
v. Compensating errors
vi. Complete reversal of entry
- Error of Omission: This is an error whereby a transaction is completely omitted from the books
of account i.e. from both the debit and credit sides of the account related. This error is corrected by
entering the omitted amount in the journal and posting in the right way.
- Error of Commission: This is a situation whereby an item of transaction with an individual is
recorded correctly observing double entry but in the wrong person’s account. Usually a Trade
receivables or a Trade payables with similar names can be erroneously taken for the other - for
example Mohammed account mistaken as Muhammad account where both persons trade with the
business. This will only affect the names of individuals and not the figure in the trial balance or the
double entry process. Example: Goods worth N5, 000 sold to Ajaka on credit has been entered in
Ajala’s account in error.
- Error of Original Entry: This is where a wrong amount is entered on the debit and credit sides
of different accounts at the same time i.e. observing the double entry with the wrong figure in the
correct account. Therefore, the difference between the original amount and the wrong figure is
passed through the double entry system to correct the error. Example: Purchase of goods for N5,
290 has been entered in the accounts as N5, 920.
The error will be corrected by crediting the difference between the two figures i.e. N630 to the
purchase account, at the same time debiting the cash account by the same N630. And reverse the
case where the figure has been reduced by still debiting the difference to purchase account and
credit the cash account.
- Error of Principle: Here wrong classes of accounts are involved. It occurs where a transaction
belonging to a class of account is posted to another class of account observing correct double entry
but in the wrong account. For example, a real account item is entered in a nominal account or vice-
versa. Example: purchase of furniture N10, 000 is posted in the purchase account.
- Compensating Errors: This occurs when errors of the same amount occurred in different sides
of different ledgers thereby, cancelleing out each other. The two sides may be overcast or under
cast by the same amount. Example: an error of N2, 000 in the Sales account is cancelled by an error
of N2, 000 in motor expenses. Since the error occurred in both debit and credit sides of different
accounts the trial balance stills balanced. This can be corrected by correcting the two ledgers
separately at the same time in order not to create another error
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- Complete Reversal of Entry: This type of error occurs when an item is posted to the correct
account but in the wrong side of the account. To correct the error in the account, the figure is
doubled to cancel the error in the reversal side first then the double entry is made in the correct
side. Example: Cash payment for wages N5, 500 was credited in wages account instead of a debit
entry.
The error above can be corrected by posting the figure N11,000 on the debit side of the wages
account to first cancel the error on the credit side and then maintain the correct figure on the debit
side.
Errors that Affect the Totals of the Trial Balance

These are errors which will affect the totals of the trial balance by preventing the trial balance debit
and credit totals from agreeing. These errors are
- Casting errors: these occur as a result of wrong addition of figures, resulting to overcast or
under cast i.e. wrongly adding up the figures or reducing the figures respectively.
- Not observing the double entry: when transactions are posted not following these
principles, the trial balance will not balance.
- Errors of transposition: these occur when the correct figure is posted in one account but
a wrong figure is posted when double entry is being made. Example: Cash payment for
wages N5, 400 which will be posted to both cash and wages account is posted correctly as
N5, 400 in cash account but the amount transposed as N4, 500 in wages account or vice
versa.
- Wrong balance: this occurs where the balance brought down does not correspond with the
balance carried down or vice versa.
Illustration showing accounting entry from source document to final accounts
Don Bell opens a computer business called Technology Consultants and completes the following
transactions in the months of April.
April 1: Bell invested N150, 000 and N24, 000 in office equipment in the company
April 2: The Company paid N7, 200 cash for twelve months rent for an office.
April 3: The Company made purchases of goods for N12, 000 from Rose ltd and bought office
equipment for N2, 400 from Mohammed, Both transactions on credit.
April 6: The Company sold goods to a client immediately receiving cash N2, 000
April 9: The Company made an N8, 000 sales for a client Ali, who will pay within 30 days.
April 13: the company paid N14, 400 cash to settle the account payable on created on April 3. To
Rose and Mohammed ltd respectively (amount paid separately)
April 19: The Company paid N6, 000 cash for insurance premium on a 12-month insurance policy
April 22: The Company received N6, 400 cash as Partial payment for the sales on April 9.
April 25: Sales made to another client named People for N2, 640 on credit.
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April 28: Bell withdrew N6, 200 cash from the company for personnel use.
April 29: The Company bought additional office equipment for N800 on credit from Mohammed
ltd
April 30: Paid utility bills for N700
You are required

1. To journalize the transaction
2. Prepare the trial balance as at end of April 2013
Suggested Solution
In the books of Technology Consultants
Cash Book
Date Details fl Cash Date Details fl Cash
N N
Jan 1 Capital 150,000 Jan 2 Rent 86,400
6 Sales 2,000 13 Rose 12,000
22 Ali 6,400 13 Mohammed 2,400
19 Insurance 6,000
28 Drawing 6,200
30 Utility bill 700
30 Balance c/d 44,700
158,000 158,400
Feb 1 Balance b/d 44,700
Journal proper
Date Details DR CR
N N
Jan 1 Office equipment 24,000
Capital 24,000
Being personal equipment introduced into the business.
Jan 3 Office equipment 2,400

Mohammed 2,400
Being purchase of office equipment on credit
Jan 29 Office equipment 800
Mohammed 800
Being purchase of additional office equipment on credit
Purchase Journal
Date Details fl Amount Total
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N N
Jan 3 Rose 12,000
DR. Purchase account (credit purchase) 12,000
Sale Journal
Date Details fl Amount Total
N N
Jan 9 Ali 8,000
Jan 25 People 2,640
CR. sales account (credit sales) 10,640
Capital account
N N
Cash 150,000
Balance c/d 174,000 Office equipment 24,000
174,000 174,000
Balance c/d 174,000
Office equipment account

N N
Capital 24,000
Mohammed 2,400
Mohammed 800 Balance c/d 27,200
27,200 27,200
Balance b/d 27,200
Sales account
N N
Cash 2,000
Balance c/d 12,640 Credit sales (SJ) 10,640
12,640 2,640
Balance b/d 12,640
Ali account (debtor)

N N
Cash 6,400
Sales 8,000 Balance c/d 1,600
8,000 8,000
Balance b/d 1,600
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Rent account
N N
Cash 86,400 Balance c/d 86,400
86,400 86,400
Balance b/d 86,400
Rose account
N N
Cash 12,000 Purchas (PJ) 12,000
12,000 12,000
Mohammed account
N N
Cash 2,400 Office equipment 2,400
Balance c/d 800 Credit sales (SJ) 800
12,640 3,200
Balance b/d 800
Insurance account
N N
Cash 6,000 Balance c/d 6,000
6,000 6,000
Balance b/d 6,000
Utility bill account

N N
Cash 700 Balance c/d 700
700 700
Balance b/d 700
Drawings account
N N
Cash 6,200 Balance c/d 700
6,200 700
Balance b/d 6,200
Purchase account
N N
Rose (PJ) 12,000 Balance c/d 12,000
12,000 12,000
Balance b/d 12,000
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People account
N N
Rose (SJ) 2,640 Balance c/d 2,640
2,640 2,640
Balance b/d 2,640
Trial Balance
DR CR
N N
Capital 174,000
Sales 12,640
Debtor (Ali & People) 4,240
Mohammed (non-stock creditor) 800
Insurance 6,000
Drawings 6,200
Rent 86,400
Utility bill 700
Office equipment 27,200
Purchase 12,000
Cash 44,700
187,440 187,440
Illustration final accounts
Mekiniya Enterprise runs business in general merchandise and has the following trial balance for
the year ended December 2011.
Trial Balance
Dr Cr
N N
Capital 92,000
Bank 7,500
Drawings 6,460
Cash in hand 2,880
Inventory (1st Jan. 2014.) 8,700
Loan 20,500
Building 80,000
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Motor vehicle 40,000

Furniture and Fittings 24,000
Prov. for Dep. On motor vehicle 12,000
Prov. for Dep. On Furniture and Fittings 4,800
Provision for Doubtful debts 560
Sales/Purchases 68,700 124,000
Trade payables /Trade receivables 16,400 16,000
Bills Payable 160
Bills Receivable 2,300
Returns inward/Return outward 5,000 4,280
Electricity 6,400
Bad debts 300
Motor Repairs 12,500
Wages 4,000
Advertising 5,840
Rent Received 13,700
Salaries 1,220
Discount allowed 800
Commission Received 6,000
Discount Received 4,000
Carriage inward 2,500
Entertainment 2,500
Insurance 2,000
Receipt from disposal of motor vehicle 2,000
300,000 300,000
Given the Closing inventory at N7, 600, you are required to prepare;
1. The Income Statement
2. The Statement of Financial Position as at 31st December 2011.
Suggested solution in
Mekiniya Enterprise
Income Statement for the Year Ended 31st December 2011
N N N
Sales 124,700
Less Returns inward (5,000)
119,000
Less Cost of Sales:
Opening inventory 8,700
Add: Purchases 68,700
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Carriage inwards 2,500 71,200

79,900
Less: Returns Outward (4,280)
Cost of good available for sales 75,620
Less Closing inventory (7, 600)
68,020
Add wages 4,000
Cost of good of sales/cost of sales (72,020)
Gross profit 46,980
Other Incomes:
Commissioned Received 6,000
Discount received 4,000
Rent received 13,700
Receipt from disposal of motor vehicle 2,000
72,680
Less Expenses:
Electricity 6,400
Motor repairs 12,500
Bad debt 300
Advertisement 5,840
Salaries 1,220
Entertainment 2,500
Discount allowed 800
Insurance 2,000 (31,560)
Net profit 41,120
Statement of Financial Position as at 31st December 2011
Assets: N N
Non Current
Current assets:
Assets:
Stock 7,
NBV600
Trade Receivables 16,400
Less Provision for Bad debt (560) 15,840
Cash and cash equivalent 2,880
Cash at Bank 7,500
Bill Receivables 2,300
36,120
Non-Current assets:
Building 80,000
Motor van 28,000
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Furniture and Fittings 19,200

127,200
Total assets 163,320
Equity and Liabilities :

Current liabilities:
Trade Payables 16,000
Bills payables 160
16,160
Non-Current liabilities:
Long term loan 20,500
Total liabilities 36,600
Financed by:
Capital 92,000
Add: Net Profit 41,120
133,120
Less Drawings (6,460)
Total equity 126,660
Total equity and liabilities 163,320
Workings;
Assets Schedule
Cost Accu- Dep NBV
N N N
Non Current assets:
Non-Current assets:
Building 80,000 - 80,000
NBV
Motor van 40,000 (12,000) 28,000
COST DEP
Furniture and Fittings 24,000 (4,800) 19,200
144,000 (16,800) 127,200
Note; from the above question the item provision for bad debt and provision for depreciation were
not carried to the trial balance because they have no balance as at the end of the period
Summary
i. The accounting process starting from the source document to the journal to the ledger to the trial
balance and to the final accounting.
ii. About the meaning and the terms used in all accounting processes i.e. accounting cycle.
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iii. Practical demonstrations of the process i.e. cash book. sales journal, purchases journal, returns
inward and returns outward journals, ledger entries, trial balance and the final accounts
ITQ Question Study Session three
1. State the accounting process
2. ……….is considered a journal and at the same time a ledger
ITA Answer Study Session three
1. Source documents →Journal→ Ledgers→ Trial Balance → Final Accounts
2. Cashbook
Now that you are true with this Study Session, to assess how well you have achieved its Learning
objectives, you may answer the following questions. Write your answers in your study notes and
discuss them with your Tutor at the next contact.
i. Explain the accounting process, diagrammatically showing from the first to the final step.
ii. Differentiate between a ledger and an account
iii. What is an error and differentiate between Commented [BM3]: incomplete
iv. Write up a two column cash book of EL-Toda venture for the month of February, 2014
February 1: Cash balance b/d 3,000
February 2: Paid rent 2,300
February 3: G. Broad lend us by cheque 2,000
February 4: Paid J fine by cheque 9,600
February 5: Cash sales 10,900
February 7: F.love paid us by cheque 3,400
February 9: Paid D. Moore 920
February 11: Cash paid into bank 15,100
February 15: P. Hoot paid us in cash 9,600
February 16: Withdrew from bank account and paid it into cash till 1,000
February 19: Paid R. Evans by cheque 5,500
February 22: Cash sales and paid into bank 1,220
February 26: Paid motor expenses by cheque 750
February 30: Took cash for personal use 200
February 30: paid wages for office worker 4,000
February 31: Paid insurance by cheque 320
You are required to write up the cash book for the month of February 2014 and post the
transactions to their corresponding ledger entries assuming all figures are in Naira.
v. Record the following transaction in the relevant columns of the petty cash book of ICAN , a sole
proprietor for the month of November 2011
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Nov 1. Petty cashier received an Imprest amount of N2000

2 Paid for bus fare N200
4 Paid for postage N150
8 Paid for duplicating paper N300
12 Bought envelops N250
16 Paid for customers soft drinks N500
25 Bought office pins N100
26 Bought stamps N100
30 Paid taxi fare N200

i. State the accounting equation and explain how it affects the statement of financial position
ii. The following trial balance has been extracted from the books of Hero as at close of business on
31/12/2012
N N
Inventory as at Jan 1st 2012 20000
Carriage Inward 7000
Trade Receivables 59200
Trade Payables 31600
Capital as at 1st 2012 82000
Drawings 24000
Bills Receivable 15400
Bad Debts Written Off 3800
Provision for Bad and Doubtful Debts 3200
Bills Payable 9400
Wages 8400
Salaries 30000
Purchase 131600
Revenue 213400
Returns Outwards 5600
Returns Inwards 8200
Bank 11600
Cash 800
Rent and Rates 4600
Insurance 2000
Furniture and Fittings 11000
General Expenses 4000
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Discount Received 7400

Discount Allowed 10400
Transport 600
352600 352600
Additional information as at 31 December 2012 are given as follows

Inventory at 31 December 2012 N28,400
Illustration:
Below is a trial balance as at close 31/09/2005 Brown enterprises a sole trader in Benin city.
N N
Inventory as at Jan 1st 2005 6000
Furniture and Fittings 9400
Rent Received 7000
Motor Van at Cost (N20,000) 16000
Rent Receivable 7500
Wages 3000
Provision for Depreciation Furniture & Fittings 1200
Motor Repairs 2800
Provision for Bad and Doubtful Debts 600
Electricity Bills 1600
Salaries 5000
Insurance 1200
Discount 2400 2800
Bank Balance 14000
Bad Debt 200
Returns 2900 2400
Rent Paid 8400
Cash Balance 14000
Trade payables & Trade receivables 36000 25000
Long Term Loan 16000
Drawings 6000
Capitals 4000 120000
Revenue & Purchases 52200 100000
Carriage Outward 6000
Mortgage Loan 6000
Land & Building 108000
293800 293800
Additional information;
1. Inventory at 31/9/2005 was valued at N8,500
2. Insurance paid covered the period to 31/12/2005
3. Of the carriage paid N1,200 is for carriage inward
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You are required to prepare in accordance with IFRS terms the trading, profit and loss account
for the year ended 30th September, 2005 and a balance sheet as at that date.
Reference
Basic Accounting theory and practice 1 (2014) Dr. A. A. Malgwi, Mr. Victor O. Atabo
Financial Accounting Made Simple Robert Igben
Study Session 4: Bank Reconciliation Statement

Introduction
As business grows many of its transactions such as receipts and payment will be done in the bank.
The cash book prepared in the business will now contain an extra column for bank cash
transactions such as deposit, withdrawal, receipts from customers and payment to suppliers can be
carried through a bank, which maintains an account for the business. At the end of the month the
business receives a statement from the bank showing all its transactions for the month. When the
company receives its bank statement, it verifies that the amount on the bank statement is the same
with the amount in the company's cash account. This process is referred to as reconciling the bank
statement, bank statement reconciliation, bank reconciliation, or doing a "bank rec." Reasons why
the bank statement and the cash book will not agree are stated below with detailed explanations
under explanations of the process in step 1 and step 2.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this session, you should be able to:
4.1 Explain the concept of bank statement and the cashbook.

4.2 Explain the importance of bank reconciliation.
4.3 Demonstrate the bank reconciliation statement by application
4.1 Concept of Bank Statement and the Cashbook

i. Bank charges are deductions on the bank statement for the bank's handling and processing of the account
activities such as deposits, posting checks, mailing the bank statement, printing new cheques, SMS charges
etc. When this occurs, the company will only see these amounts after receiving its bank statement. These
charges reduce the amount in the bank and all these charges will appear on the Dr side of the bank statement,
but will not be found on the cash book since the company is not aware of it.
ii. Interest earned will appear on the bank statement on the credit side, when a bank gives a company interest
on its account. Interest earned will increase the balance in the company's cash account on its books (debit
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entry). But the customers will not be aware usually so such amount will be absent on the cash book at the
company.
iii. Notes receivable are assets of a company. When notes come due, the company might ask its bank to collect
the notes receivable. For this service the bank will charge a fee. The bank will increase the company's
checking account for the amount it collected (principal and interest) and will decrease the account by the
collection fee it charges. Since these amounts are already on the bank statement, the company must be
certain that the amounts appear on the company's books in its cash account (debit entry).
iv. Errors in the company's Cash account result from the company entering an incorrect amount, entering a
transaction that does not belong in the account, or omitting a transaction that should be in the account. Since
the company made these errors, the correction of the error will be either an increase or a decrease (overcast
and under cast) to the balance in the Cash account on the company's books.
v. Standing order: this is an instruction given by the owner of the account to the bank to make periodic
payment on his behalf. The bank will make the payment and debit the bank statement but no entry in the
cash book. Examples: Insurance and bills etc.
vi. Dishonoured Cheques: these are cheques presented for payment or deposited into a bank but were rejected
by the bank due to certain irregularities. The possible reasons why bank dishonours cheques are:
a. Irregular and consistence in signature
b. Insufficient fund in the account
c. Alteration of the cheque and its writing
d. Disparity between amount in words and figure
e. Post-dated cheque i.e. must be within 6 months after its signature dated Commented [BM4]: Not accurate/clear
f. Stale cheque are expired cheques i.e. beyond six (6) months after its signature dated Credit
vii. Transfer: These are cheques or cash received by the bank on behalf of the company, without notifying the
company until they receive the bank statement seeing it as a credit entry implying that it is a payment on
behalf of the owners.
viii. Direct Debit: This is an arrangement whereby a person’s account is debited with a sum of money at the
instance of a supplier with the account owner’s prior permission. Example - buying recharge card using
Automated Teller Machines to pay.
ix. Dividend: This is part of profit distributed to shareholders of an organization. This will be paid into the
account of the owner directly as a credit entry and will be absent on the debit side of the cashbook thus
debiting the company’s account.
x. Uncredited cheque: these are cheques received and entered on the debit side of the cash book but have not
been entered in the credit in the customer’s bank account as at the date of preparing the bank statement. They
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are amounts already received and recorded by the company’s cash book, but are yet to be recorded in the bank
account by the bank. For example, a retail store deposits its cash receipts on 31st September by 3:00 pm while
the bank has already printed the bank statement by 10am same day. This is a deposit in transit since the bank
has not yet received the amount when it produced the bank statement. Because deposits in transit are already
included in the company's Cash account, there is no need to adjust the company's records. However, deposits
in transit (Uncredited cheque) are not yet on the bank statement. Therefore, they need to be listed on the bank
reconciliation as an increase to the balance as per bank in order to report the true amount of cash.
xi. Unpresented Cheques: are cheques outstanding, cheques drawn or issued out in favour of somebody but
have not been drawn from the bank at the time of preparation of the bank statement though they have been
written and recorded (credited) in the company's Cash account, but not yet presented at the bank for payment.
Cheques written during the last few days of the month plus a few older cheques are likely to be among the
outstanding cheques. Because all cheques that have been written are immediately recorded in the company's
Cash account, there is no need to adjust the company's records for the outstanding cheques. However, the
outstanding cheques have not yet reached the bank and the bank statement. Therefore, outstanding cheques are
listed on the bank reconciliation as a decrease in the balance as per bank.
xii. Bank errors are mistakes made by the bank. Bank errors could include the bank recording an incorrect
amount, entering an amount that does not belong on a company's bank statement, or omitting an amount from
a company's bank statement. The company should notify the bank of its errors. Depending on the error, the
correction could increase or decrease the balance shown on the bank statement. (Since the company did not
make the error, the company's records are not changed.)
xiii. The bank statement: this is a statement prepared at the bank to show all the customers transactions
for the month, showing how much was deposited at the bank by the customer, what amount was
withdrawn at the same time and the balance at each withdrawal and at each deposit. The bank
statement shows a column for what comes in, a column for what goes out and a column for the
balance remaining in the bank account.
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Using fictitious figures a bank statement is presented below.
Bank statement sent E.Kaka on 31st June, 2013

DATE PARTICULARS DR CR BALANCE
N N N
June. 1 Balnceb/f 5,000
7 J. Mama 3,000 2,000
11 Jack .B 1,200 3,200
24 Matins.D 2,000 1,200
31 Abu .H 2,200 (1,000)
31 Bat. J 900 (100)
31 Bank charges 50 (150)
31 Jack.B(chequeDishonoured) 1,200 (1,350)
You should note that the bank statement is the reversal of the cash book where you debit (Dr) when
you receive cash and credit (Cr) when you give out cash, but for the bank statement you will be
Debited (Dr) by the bank when you withdraw cash at the bank and Credited (Cr) when you deposit
in the bank.
xiv. The cashbook: this is a record of all cash transactions at the business and the bank. The cash book
serves as a journal to record since all cash transactions are first recorded and at the same time it is a
ledger because it is divided into two equal side the Dr side and the Credit side, also it is the first leg
entry of all cash transactions.
Using fictitious figures
Cash book
Date Particulars Fol Bank Date Particulars Fol Bank
N N
Jun 1 Balance .b/f 10,000 Jun.2 Brush B. 8,000
7 Uche 6,200 9 Ojochide 7,500
18 Baba 5,900 15 Bala 5,500
24 Okpanachi 6,200 21 Dan. 7,000
29 Ufedo 8,200 30 Abuja 7,200
31 Balance c/d 5,700 31 John 7,000
42,200 42,200
Balance b/d 5,700
4.2 Explain the importance of bank reconciliation.

The importance of the preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statement to the business are:
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i) It enables the business to satisfy that there is no fraud or error in its account with the bank.
ii) It enables the business to update its cash book with new information reflected in the bank
statement.
iii) It enables the business to confirm that the cash book was recorded correctly.
iv) It authenticates the business records as it provides corroborative evidence of transactions.
v) It is a deterrent to fraud as cashiers and accountants are aware that any fraudulent activity shall
be exposed during the bank reconciliation.
vii) It enables the business account to be up to date as it is prepared regularly (monthly).
4.3 Demonstrate the bank reconciliation statement by application

The following steps are often necessary while preparing a bank reconciliation statement:
i) Compare the cash book entries with the bank statement entries: You will observe that the
entries in the debit side of the cash book are actually reflected in the credit side of the bank
statement and vice versa. This is so because while the business records the transactions from its
own perspective, the bank also records the same transactions from the bank‘s own perspective from
which it issues out the bank statement. While comparing the cash book with the bank statement it
will be noticed that some items in the cash book are not in the bank statement and that some items
in the bank statement are not reflected in the cash book. The procedure is to update the cash book
with new information revealed by the bank statement which the business is in agreement with and
to correct errors committed in cash book which was unveiled during reconciliation. The rest of the
discrepancies should be used to prepare a bank reconciliation statement.
ii) Update the cash book with “Difference”: those differences that are not self-reversal with
time. These are discrepancies that would continue to exist over periods of time if the business does
not recognize it in the cash book. It is the duty of the business to update its cash book with
permanent difference whenever this is discovered. Some examples could include new information
reflected in the bank statement which was not known by the business until bank statement was
received eg bank charges, correction of errors committed by the accounts clerk and dishonoured
cheques.
iii) Preparing a bank reconciliation statement with “Timing Difference”: Timing differences
are items which are automatically reversible in accounts. These are discrepancies arising out of
time lag or delay in recognition by the bank. It is just a matter of time surely in a short period; the
timing difference will be recognised by the bank. Examples include: unpresented, uncredited
cheques, and bank errors and frauds.
The format of the adjusted cashbook which will be prepared from the cashbook.
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Adjusted cashbook
N N
Balance b/d (DR) xxx Balance b/d (CR) xxx
Interest earned xxx Bank charges xxx
Add/less errors in cash book xxx Sms charges xxx
Dividend xxx Add /less error in cash book xxx
Standing orders xxx
Dishonoured cheque xxx
Balance c/d xxx
xxx xxx
Balance b/d xxx
The items necessary for the bank reconciliation statement are listed in the following format:
Bank Reconciliation Statement

N N
Balance as per Bank Statement as at 30th September xxx
Add uncredited cheques xxx
Add bank error of under cast xx xxx
xxx
Less unpresented cheques xxx
Less bank error of overcast xx xxx
Balance as per adjusted cashbook xxx
OR
Bank Reconciliation Statement

N N
Balance as per adjusted cashbook xxx
Add unpresented cheques xxx
Add bank error of overcast xx xxx
xxx
Add uncredited cheques xxx
Add bank error of under cast xx xxx
xxx
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Illustration
Using fictitious figures provided in the format for both cash book and statement of bank account
presented above we will the adjusted cash book and the bank reconciliation statement for Goodness Commented [BM5]: Not clear
ltd for the month of 31STJune, 2013.

Cashbook
Date Particulars Fol Cash Date Particulars Fol Cash
N N
Jun 1 Balance .b/f 10,000 Jun.2 Brush B. 8,000
7 Uche 6,200 9 Ojochide 7,500
18 Baba 5,900 15 Bala 5,500
24 Okpanachi 6,200 21 Dan. 7,000
29 Ufedo 8,200 30 Abuja 7,200
31 Balance c/d 5,700 31 John 7,000
42,200 42,200
Balance b/d 5,700
Bank Statement Sent Goodness ltd on 31st June, 2013

DATE PARTICULARS DR CR BALANCE
N N
June. 1 Balnce b/f 10,000
7 Brush B. 8,000 2,000
11 Uche 6,200 8,200
24 Dan 7,000 1,200
31 Abuja 7,200 (6,000)
31 Baba 5,900 (,100)
31 Bank charges 5,050 (5,150)
31 Ali (Dishonoured) 6,200 (11,350)
Suggested Solution:
In the books of Goodness ltd
Adjusted Cash Book (Bank Column only) 31st June, 2013
N N
Balance b/f 5,700
Bank charges 5,050
Balance c/d 16,950 Ali (Dishonoured Cheques) 6,200
16,950 16,950
Balance b/d 16,950
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Bank Reconciliation Statement (31st June, 2013)

N N
Balance as per adjusted cash book(Cr) (16,950)
Add: Unpresented Cheques:
Ojochide
7,500
Bala 5,500
John 7,000 20,000
3,050
Less: Uncredited Cheques:
Okpanachi 6,200
Ufedo 8,200 (14,400)
Balance as per Bank Statement (11,350)
Note: the reconciliation can be represented below using the second format.
Bank Reconciliation Statement (31st June, 2013)

N N
Balance as per Bank Statement (11,350)
Add : Uncredited Cheques:
Okpanachi 6,200
Ufedo 8,200 14,400
3050
less: Unpresented Cheques:
Ojochide 7,500
Bala 5,500
John 7,000 20,000
Balance as per adjusted cash book (16,950)
Illustrations 2
On 31st December 2008, Jerry‘s cash book showed a debit balance of N29, 520. His bank
statement
showed a credited balance of N26, 500. The reason for the difference were as follows
a) A cheque for N1960 was received and entered in the cash book but was not recorded in the
bank statement
b) Un-presented cheques total N3740
c) The payments side of the cashbook had been under cast by N2000
d) Standing order for N1260 appearing in the bank statement yet to be posted in the cash book
e) A bill of exchange of N1340 had matured and the bank had paid on Jerry‘s behalf but it
had not been recorded in the cashbook.
f) Dividends credited to his account of N1240 had not been recorded in the cash book
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g) A withdrawal of N1440 by Jeremiah and other customer of the bank had been charged in error
to Jerry‘s account
You are required to:-
1. Identify and label the causes of these differences.
2. Prepare an updated cash book
3. Prepare the bank reconciliation statement as at 31st December 2008.
Suggested Solution:
1. The following are the causes of the differences
i Uncredited cheques
ii. Unpresented cheques
iii. Error by the account holder in his cash book
iv. Standing order
v. Direct credit
vi. Dividend received
vii Error by the bank.
2.
Jerry‘s book
Adjusted Cash Book
N N
Balance B/d 29,520 Correction of under cast 2,000
Dividend 1,240 Standing order 1,260
Bill of exchange 1,340
Balance c/d 26,160
30,760 30,760
Bal b/d 26,160
3. Bank Reconciliation Statement as at 31 December, 2008

N
Balance as per Adjusted cash book 26,160
Add: Un-presented cheque 3,740
29,900
Less: Un-credited cheque (1,960)
27,940
Less Bank Error (1,440)
Balance as per Bank Statement 26,500
Note: when preparing the bank reconciliation statement and you are using balance as per adjusted
cash book first, you are trying to find the same balance as the bank statement has and vice –versa.
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Jerry‘s Bank reconciliation Statement as at 31 December, 2008
N
Balance as per Bank Statement 26,500
less: Un-presented cheque (3,740)
22,760
Add: Un-credited cheque 1,960
24,720
Add: Bank Error 1,440
Balance as per Adjusted cash book 26,160
Summary
i. The concept of bank statement, the cashbook and associated terminology
ii. Explaining the importance of bank reconciliation.
iii. Demonstrating the bank reconciliation statement by application to real life situation
1. …………….. Is prepared to reconcile the difference between the cashbook and the
bank statement.
2. …………is the amount paid to suppliers but yet to be presented at the bank for
payment?
3. Bank reconciliation
4. Unpresented cheque

Now that you are through with this Study Session, to assess how well you have achieved its
Learning objectives, you may answer the following questions. Write your answers in your study
notes and discuss them with your Tutor at the next study Support meeting.
i. Define the following terms
a. Cashbook and adjusted cashbook
b. Bank statement
c. Bank reconciliation statement
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ii. Explain briefly the reasons why the bank statement and the cash book will always not agree
iii. What are the steps to the preparations of a bank reconciliation statement?
1. On 30th June 2011 the bank reconciliation of Benue stores & co showed that firms account
with one of its bankers has an overdrawn balance of N17,650. But the cash book balance
showed a much better position. Investigation revealed that the discrepancy was due to the
following items of transactions;
a. Cash lodgement on 30/6/2011 amounting to N14200 was not credited by the bank until
1/7/2011.
b. A half year payment of N500 to the Nigerian institute of managers was made under a
bank order. This amount had not entered in the cash book.
c. Unknown to Benue stores & Co, a debtor whose debt had been written off as
irrecoverable, had paid the sum of N1550 direct to the company‘s bank account and the
cash book is yet to reflect this.
d. A cheque of N850 paid into the bank had been dishonoured but no entry of dishonour has
been made in the cash book.
e. Also, Benue stores cheque settlement of one of its customers amounting to N2500 ‘was
returned for irregular signature. The cashbook is yet to show this.
f. A n o t h e r of the bank’s customers issued a cheque for N2500 on the bank but this was
erroneously debited to the firms account.
g. Commission and C.O.T charged by the bank to 30 June 2011 amount to N600 and
N400 respectively, but not been entered in the cash book.
h. Cheques drawn before 3/6/2011 and not yet cleared by the bank were as follows; Bama &
Co, Bauchi Brokers and Yobe Ass for N800, N2900 and N8100 respectively.
i. C h e q u e s lodged on 29/6/2011 which has not been credited by the bank are N5000 from
Adamu and N2500 from Okafor and sons.
You are required to
(i) Show the adjusted cash book

(ii) Prepare a bank reconciliation statement note that the cash book showed an overdrawn balance
of N6950 as at 30/6/2011.
(iii) Explain to the management of Benue Stores & co. the usefulness of the statement you
prepared in (2) above.
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2. The following is the cash book (bank column) of Fayemi for December 2011
N N
6-Dec J. Hall 155 1-Dec Bal b/d 3,726
20-Dec C. Walter 189 10-Dec D. Wood 234
31-Dec P. Miller 211 19-Dec M. Roberts 312
31-Dec Bal c/f 3,922 29-Dec P. Philips 200
4,472 4,472
The bank statement for the month is:

Dr Cr Balance
Date Particulars N N N
1-Dec Balance 3,872
6-Dec Cheque 155 3,717
13-Dec P. Woods 206 3,923
20-Dec Cheque 180 3,734
22-Dec M Roberts 315 4,049
30-Dec Standing order 200 4,249
31-Dec K. Sanders: Trade creditor 180 4,069
31-Dec Bank Cheque 65 4,134
You are required to:

(a) Write the cash book up to date to take the necessary entries into account, and
(b) Draw up a bank reconciliation statement as on 31 December, 2011.
Reference
A. A. Malgwi and V. O. Atabo (2014) Basic Accounting theory and practice 1 Comput Ray Publishers
Kaduna
R.O. Igben(2004) Financial Accounting Made Simple, 1st edition, ROI publishers, Lagos.
E. Ene and U Enjiwa Accounting Foundation volume 1 (2014).
GENERAL STUDY QUESTIONS
1. Which of the following is an asset?

A. Machinery B. Money owed to a supplier in respect of goods purchased on credit.
C. A bank overdraft D. Capital
2. Which of the following is a liability of a firm?
A Building owned by the firm
B Cash in the firm’s safe
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C Money owed to the firm by its debtors

D A loan received from a bank not yet repaid
3. Which of the following equations is correct
A Assets + Capital = Liabilities
B Liabilities – Capital = Assets
C Assets + liabilities = Capital
D Assets – Liabilities = Capital
4. Which of the following is correct?

Assets Liabilities Capital
A $7,850 $1,250 $6,600
B $8,200 $2,800 $11,000
C $9,550 $1,150 $8,200
D $5,420 $6,540 $1,120
5. The following is a list of the assets and liabilities of a firm
Premises $20,000
Creditors $3,000
Stock $8,500
Bank loan $4,000
Cash $100
Firm’s capital is:
A $21,100
B $21,600
C $32,400
D None of the above
6. Every transaction has an effect on assets and/or liabilities. Which of the following such
effects is correct?
Transaction Effect(s) upon Effect upon
Assets Liabilities
A Pay a creditor by cheque Reduced Bank Reduce creditors
B Receive cash from a debtor Increase cash -
C Receive a loan in cash Increase cash Decrease loan
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D Buy goods on credit Increase stock Increase stock
Double-Entry system for assets, liabilities and Capital:

7. Which of the following is correct?
A To record an increase in any given asset account that account must be debited
B To record a decrease in decrease in capital, the capital account must be credited
C To record an increase in any given liability account that account must be debited.
D To record a decrease in any given liability account that account must be credited
8. Which of the following possible double-entries is correct?
Debt Credit
A Bank Bank
B Vehicles Bank
C Both of the above
D None of the above
9. If there is separate ledger account for ach debtor and creditor, which of the following
double-entries is correct?
Transaction Debt Credit
A Bought a business computer fro cash Cash Computer

B P. Doyle, a debtor, paid by cheque Bank P. Doyle
C Introduced capital by cheque Capital Bank
D Paid a creditor, B. Lee, in cash Cash B. Lee
Asset of Stock
10. The term “purchases” means…

A all items bought
B only goods bought on credit
C only goods bought for resale
D only goods bought and paid for.
11. A newsagent’s sales include…..
A office fixture sold
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B office fixture sold, only if sold on credit

C office fixture sold, if sold for cash
D goods sold for cash
12. Which of the following double-entries is correct?
Transaction Debt Credit
A Goods sold on credit to R. Webb Sales R. Webb
B Goods returned by S. James Returned in S. James
C Goods bought for cash Cash Purchases
D Goods returned to A. Henry A. Henry Returned in
Double-Entry system for expenses and Revenues
13. In the case of a sole trader …

A earning profit has no effect on capital
B earning profit reduces capital
C capital can arise only by earning profit
D earning profit increases capital
14. In the case of a retail garage, which of the following is correct?
Transaction Account Account
to Debt to Credit
A Received commission by cheque Bank Sales
B Paid rates in cash Rates expenses Cash
C Paid an ESB bill by cheque Bank ESB Expense
D None of the above
Balancing off double-entry Accounts
15. What is the balance carried down on the following account on May 31?
May 1 sales $205 May 17 cash $300
May 14 Sales $360 May 28 Returns inwards $50
May 31 Sales $180
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A $395 credit
B $380 debt
C $395 debt
D None of the above
16. What would the balance brought down have been if P. Kelly’s account had been balanced
on May 19?
A $265 debt
B $265 credit
C $445 credit
D None of the above
17. Recording a transaction in the double-entry accounting records may …

A Increase the balance on an asset account by a given amount and decrease the balance
on a liabilities account by the same amount
B Increase the balance on one asset account by a given amount and increase the
balance on another asset account by the same amount
C Decrease the balance on an asset account by a given amount and decrease the
balance on a liabilities account by the same amount
D Decrease the balance on an asset account by a given amount and increase the
balance on a liabilities account by the same amount
18. Which of the following, on its own, could explain an increase in the debit balance
brought down on the bank account in a firm’s ledger?
A The firm receiving money from its debtors
B The purchase of asset by the firm
C The firm repaying a bank loan
D The payment of money to the firm’s creditors
Trail Balance
19. A trial balance…..
A Shows the financial position of a firm
B proves whether the underlying accounting records are correct
C lists all of the entries in the double-entry accounting records.
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D is a list of all of the balances brought down in the double entry accounting records
20. A trial balance is prepared in order to establish whether….
A the total of the debit balances brought down in the ledger equals that of the credit
balances brought down.
B the double-entry record for all transactions is correct
C the bank balance is correct
D the firm has earned a profit or incurred a loss.
21. The totals of a trial balance ….
A need not always agree, as there are sometimes legitimate reasons why they should
differ.
B should agree in all cases except when the trial balances is prepared at the end of an
accounting period
C should always agree.
D need not always agree, because the trial balance is not the same as a balance sheet.
22. An error of omission arises when…
A either the debt or the credit entry for a particular transaction is recorded in the wrong
class of account.
B a transaction is not entered al all in the double-entry accounting records.
C the correct figure is entered in the double-entry accounting records, but in the wrong
perons’ account.
D two errors are made and one cancels out the other.
23. An error of commission arises when…
A either the debit or credit entry for a particular transaction is recorded in the wrong
class of account.
B a transaction is omitted from the double-entry accounting record
C the correct figure is entered in the double-entry accounting records but in the wrong
person’s account
D None of the above
24. In the case of a newsagent’s shop, which of the following is an error of principle?
A The cost of purchasing a photocopier is entered in the purchase account
B a sale is not recorded in the double-entry accounting records
C a credit sale to A. Baker’s is inadvertently entered on the debit side of A. Baker’s
account.
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D None of the above.

25. An error of original entry occurs when…
A either the debit or credit entry for a particular transaction is recorded in the wrong
class of account
B the correct figure is entered in the double-entry accounting records, but in the
person’s account
C an incorrect figure is entered on the correct sides of the correct ledger accounts
Trading and Profit and Loss Accounts

26. Net profit is determined by preparing…
A a trading account
B a profit and loss account
C a trial balance
D a balance sheet
27. If a firm’s sales for a particular period are $300,000 and its gross profit is 25% of its cost
of sales, its cost of sales for that period is:
A $60,000
B $75,000
C $225,000
D $240,000
28. If a firm’s gross profit for the month of June is $35,000, its expenses for the same period are
$18,000 and its net profit is 17% of its sales, its cost of sales is:
A $52,000
B $53,000
C $65,000
D $100,000
29. If a sole trader’s capital at the beginning of a year was $100,000 and his net profit for the
year was $20,000, his capital at the end of the year…
A cannot be determined from the information given
B will be $80,000
C will be $100,000
D will be $120,000
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Balance Sheets
30. A balance sheet is …
A a ledger account, proving that the accounting records ‘balance”.
B a statement showing the marketer value of a firm
C a listing, in a particular format, of the balances brought down remaining in the
double-entry accounts after the profit and loss account has been prepared.
D a statement showing the marker value of assets and liabilities
31. The figures listed in the sheet are intended to show…

A the nature of a firm
B the ownership f a firm
C the financial position of a firm
D the physical size of a firm
32. The correct heading for the balance sheet f J. Burton at the end of December 1995 is
“Balance Sheet of J. Burton ….
A for the period ended 31st December, 1995’
B for the ended 31st December, 1995’
C as at 31st December, 1995’
D as at December, 1995’
33. Fixed assets are…

A asset which have a long life and a substantial value
B assets which have a long life and were purchased to be used in the firm on
continuing basis rather than solely for resale
C assets which have a physical substance
34. Current assets are ….

A amount receivable within one year of the balance sheet date.
B cash and positive bank balances and other assets likely to be converted into cash or
bank balances within one year of the balance sheet date as result of normal trading
balance.
C debtors plus stocks plus cash and bank balances
D debtors arising from credit sales made within the last year.
35. A long-term liability is …

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A an amount payable within six months of the date of the balance sheet.
B an amount payable within nine months of the date of the balance sheet
C an mount payable after more than one year from the balance sheet date
36. ‘Current liabilities’ are…

A bank overdraft and those portions of term loans repayable within one year of the
balance sheet date
B liabilities which are expected to be discharge within one year of the balance s
sheet date
C trade creditors payable within three months of the balance sheet date
D liabilities which were incurred in the six months prior to the date of the balance
sheet
37. categories the four items below as either “current’ or Long-term” liabilities of a firm as at
31st December 1995, and choose the option A, B, C, or D which correctly categories all four
items.
Item
1 A bank loan repayable by the firm as a single lump on March 31st 1997
2 An electricity bill relating to November and December 1995 but unpaid as at
December 31st 1995,use the bill was not received by the firm until January 10th
1996, at which time it was entered in the ledger accounts
3 A bank loan repayable by the firm, in full, in 1999.
4 The portion of a five year bank loan payable in 1996. The loan was taken out on
January 1st, 1994, and is repayable in equal installments over the term of the loan
Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4

A Current Current Long-term Long-term
B Current Long-term Long-term Current
C Long-term Current Long-term Long-term
D Long-term Current Long-term Current
38. The following information relates to a sole trader
Assets at the beginning of the accounting period $2,300
Liabilities at the beginning of the accounting period $2,500
Net profit earned during the period $1,000
Drawings during the period $700
Capital introduced during the period $5,000
The sole trader’s capital at the end of the accounting period is:
A $5,300
B $5,100
C $5,500
D $5,600
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39. Which of the following summarized balance sheets is correct?

Firm I Firm 2 Firm 3
Current assets $100 $2,517 $2,781
Capital $1,068 $2,000 $719
Long-term loan Nil $500 $300
Current liabilities $373 $1,315 $950
Fixes assets $440 $1,298 $812
A Firm 1
B Firm 2
C Firm 3
D None of the above
40. A sole trader’s capital is equal to ….
A the total of his fixed assets plus current assets.
B his fixed assets
C the total of his net assets plus the capital he has introduced
D his net assets.
41. In the case of a firm selling exclusively on credit, which of the following shows its various
current assets listed in decreasing order of liquidity i.e. starting on the left with the most
liquid current asset and ending on the right with the least liquid one?
A Cash Stock Debtors Bank balance
B Bank balance Cash Debtors Stock
C Cash Bank balance Stock Debtors
D Cash Bank Balance Debtors Stock
42. ON January 1st a sole trader had capital of $25,000. During the year his drawings were
$23,000 and at 31st December he had capital of $31,000. If he did not introduce any new
capital during the year, his net profit for the year was:
A $29,000
B $17,000
C $32,000
D $23,000
43. Which of the following would increase the capital of a firm?

A An increase in fixed assets and a corresponding increase in the bank balance
B An increase in fixed assets and a corresponding increase in liabilities
C An decrease in bank balance and no decrease in liabilities
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D An increase in assets and a smaller increase in liabilities
Aspects of trading and profit and loss accounts and balance sheet
44. Carriage inwards is part of cost of sales because ….

A it is an expense connected with the purchase of goods
B it should not be shown in the balance sheet
C carriage outwards is shown as an expense in the profit and loss account
D None of the above
45. Given the following information concerning a retailing firm, what is the firm’s cost of
sales?
Sales $8,200
Opening stock $1,300
Closing stock $900
Purchases $6,400
Carriage inwards $200
A $6,200
B $6,800
C $7,000
D None of the above
46. The cost of bringing goods to a merchantable condition should be included in …
A the trading account
B the profit and loss account
C the balance sheet
47. The following data relates to a firm which as been trading for several years.
1995 1994
Sales $1,000,000 $900,000
Cost of sales $500,000 $480,000
Closing stock $550,000 $150,000
Assuming that the firm’s cost of sales is calculated by reference to its purchases and stock
figures only, its purchases during 1995 were:
A $70,000
B $170,000
C $450,000
D $550,000
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48. A sole trader incurred a loss of $10,000 during his most recent accounting period, yet had
more cash at the end of the period than he had at the beginning of it. Which of the
following, on its own, could explain this?
A An increase in his stock over the course of the period.
B $15,000 new capital introduced during the period
C The trader’s customers taking longer than normal to pay to him the amount they
owe.
D The purchase of fixed assets during the period
49. The correct way to record stock taken by the proprietor of a firm for his own personal use,
without him paying for it, is …
Account to Debit Account to Credit
A Drawing Sales
B Drawings Stock
C Sales Drawings
D Drawings Purchases
50. If stock withdrawn from a firm by its proprietor without him paying for it is not recorded….
A bother net profit and closing stock will be overstated
B net profit will be understated and closing stock will be unaffected
C both net profit and closing stock will be understated
D
51. If, in the accounts of sole trader, $2,500 was debited to the purchases account, instead of
being debited to the drawings account …..
A gross profit would be overstated
B the total of expenses would be understated
C net profit would be understated
D capital would be understated
52. Tom started business on January 1st, He bought fixed assets costing $53,000 and stocks
costing $6,600. He financed theses with a personal loan of $25,000 from his brother and a
business loan from a bank. On December 31st of the same year his net assets were $37,200.
His net profit for the year was $21,100. Tom’s drawings during the year were:
A $1,300
B $8,900
C $16,100
D $18,500
53. The \value of stock at the end of an accounting period is found

A stocktaking
B looking in the stock account
C deducting purchase from sales
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D deducting the cost of sales figures from the figure.
Accounting Concepts
54. When preparing financial statements the going concern concept should be applied only if
the entity concerned …
A is not anticipated to incur losses in the foreseeable future
B will never be wound up
C is expected to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future at a level
of activity not significantly less than the current level of activity
D is not expected to be able to continue operating
55. The going concern concept mean that, when preparing accounts ..
A profits should not be anticipated and losses should be provided for as soon as
foreseen
B like items should be treated in a consistent way
C unless there is specific information to the contrary, the firm for which the accounts
are being prepared should be assumed to continue in operational existence for the
foreseeable future at a level of activity not significantly less than the current level of
activity
D revenues and costs are recognized as they are earned or incurred, not as money is
received or paid.
56. The entity concept mean that ….

A because a firm is separate and distinct from its owners, those owners cannot have
access to its assets unless the firm ceases to trade.
B accounts must be prepared for every firm
C the financial affairs of a firm and its owner(s) are always kept separate for the
purpose of preparing accounts.
D None of the above
57. The effect of the accruals concept is that …

A similar items should be treated in a similar way from one accounting period to next.
B revenue and profit should not be anticipated
C net profit is the difference between revenues and expenses
58. The accruals concept …

A applies to revenues and expenses only
B applies to assets and liabilities only
C applies to revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities
D is not a fundamental accounting concept.
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59. An accounting period is ….

A any period for which an entity chooses to prepare its accounts
B a calendar year
C any twelve-month period
60. The effect of the prudence concept is that ….

A net profit is the difference between revenues and expenses rather than the difference
between receipts and payment
B all losses should be provided for as soon as they are foreseen and profits should not
be recorded prematurely
C similar items should be treated in a consistent way from one accounting period to the
next
61. The consistency concept mean that …..

A when preparing the accounts of a firm, one should account for similar items in the
same way from the accounting period to the next
B firms in the same industry must account for similar items in the same way
C firms may never change the way in which they prepare their accounts
62. Which of the following is one of the ‘fundamental accounting concept’ referred to in SSAP
2?
A The materiality concept
B The business entity concept
C The going concern concept
D The money measurement concept
63. According to SSAP 2 …

A the accounts of a firm must always be prepared on the basis that the firm is a going
concern
B materiality is a ‘fundamental’ account concept
C where two or more accounting concepts conflict, the prudence concept overrides the
other concept (s)
64. The matching concept is often known as:

A the accruals concept
B the prudence concept.
C the going concern concept
D the consistency concept
65. Which of the following is a ‘Book of Original Entity’?
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A The sales ledger

B The purchases daybook
C The general ledger
D The purchases ledger
66. Which of the following are entered in the Purchases Journal?
A Payments to suppliers
B Trade discounts
C Purchase invoices
D Cash discount received
67. Which of the following is personal account?

A Buildings
B Wages
C Debtors
68. The nominal ledger is …
A the ‘book’ from which the trial balance is extracted
B a book of original entry
C where all transactions are first recorded
69. ‘Posting’ transactions means …

A making the first record of a transaction
B recording transactions in a book of original entry
C transferring the total(s) of a book of original entry to the double-entry accounting
records.
70. Cash lodged in a bank should be recorded in the Cash book as:
Column to Debit Column to Credit
A Cash Bank
B Bank Cash
C Cash Cash
D Bank Bank
ANSWERS TO GENRAL STUDY QUESTIONS Commented [BM6]: Some answers are missing
Question Answer Question Answer

1. A 41. D
2. D 42. A
3. D 43. D
4. A 44. A
5. B 45. C
6. A 46. A
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7. A 47. D
8. B 48. B
9. B 49. D
10. C 50. B
11. D 51. C
12. B 52. B
13. D 53. A
14. B 54. C
15. A 55. C
16. A 56. C
17. C 57. C
18. A 58. C
19. D 59. A
20. A 60. B
21. - 61. A
22. B 62. -
23. C 63. C
24. A 64. -
25. C 65. B
26. B 66. C
27. D 67 C
28. C 68. A
29. A 69. C
30. C 70. -
31. C
32. C
33. B
34. B
35. C
36. B
37. D
38. B
39. B
40. D
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UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI

ACC 101: BASIC ACCOUNTING I UNIT: 2

is Computer based or e-testing one.

Study Session 1: Definition, Meaning and the role of Accounting,

Learning Outcome for Study Session 1

1.1 Define accounting

1.2 Discuss the basic needs for accounting information

1.3 Briefly discuss the history of accounting

1.4 Discuss regulatory framework and itemize the various regulators.

1.5 Identify the Qualities of Good Accounting Information

1.1 Definition of accounting

According to Boateng, (1884)”accounting is the process of identifying, measuring, and

Bookkeeping is defined as the classification and recording of business transactions in the

1.2 Basic needs for accounting information

the financial statement. These external users are;

1.3 The history of accounting

1.4 Regulatory framework and the various regulators;

6. International Accounting Standards (IAS) and International Financial

-Government Accounting (Public Sector Accounting)

-Accounting for Taxation

Professional Accounting Bodies

1. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

2. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)- UK

The Need for Accounting Information

1.5 Qualities of Good Accounting Information

to documentary evidence and complying with required regulations in its presentation.

Summary of Study Session 1

ITQ Question Study Session 1

ITA Answer Study Session 2

Self-Assessment Questions (SAQs) for Study Session 1

SAQ 1.1 (tests learning outcomes 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3)

 Define financial accounting and bookkeeping

SAQ 1.2 (tests learning outcomes 1.4)

 Explain the concept Generally Accepted Accounting Principle (GAAP)

SAQ 1.3 (tests learning outcomes 1.5)

Study Session 2: Basic Accounting Principles, Assumption, Concepts and Conventions

a. Relevant information affects the decisions of its users.

b. Reliable information is trusted by users.

c. Comparable information is helpful in contrasting organizations.

Accounting principle, assumptions, conventions and concepts

Terminologies used in the statement of financial position.

Demonstrating the Accounting Equation by Application

Assets = Capital + Liability

Assets = Capital + Liability

Chairs and tables + Inventories of Goods + Building + Cash = Capital + Liability

ITQ Question Study Session 2

Self-Assessment Questions (SAQs) for Study Session 2

Study Session 3: Accounting Process

3.1 Explain the accounting process to record a financial transaction.

3.1 The Accounting Recording Process

Importance of source documents

3.1.2 Books of Original Entry/Journal

Importance of the ledger accounts

3.1.4 Trial Balance

Nature of Trial Balance

Uses of the Trial Balance

3.1.5 Final Account for Sole Trader

ii. Statement of Financial Position is prepared using the accounting equation

- Income Statement for the Year Ended 31st September 20xx

- Statement of Financial Position as at 31st September 20xx

Non-Current Assets (Fixed Assets assets):

Equity and Liabilities: