GENERAL
OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING BOOK-KEEPING-FORM I
At the end of
this course, the student should be able to:
Define and explain the subject matter of
Book-keeping and what Book-Keeping is about
Distinguish the various Book-keeping systems
concerning financial matters and records
Use the terminology of accounts with clarify
for the purpose of effective communication in and control of business
Differentiate the following concepts:
Book keeping
Government Accounting and Auditing
Give five reasons and importance of keeping books of accounts for individuals,
companies and state.
CONTENT SELECTION AND ORGANIZATION
Syllabus topics will be covered form
wise.
Thus, form I will cover Topics 1-7, Form II
Topics 8-11 , Form III, Topics 12-20 and Form IV, Topics 21-27.
METHODS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
As book keeping should
assess student progress and achievement to:
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Identity students strength and weakness
and that help the weak and encourage the good ones.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods and
teaching styles used, and hence
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Alert the teacher the need
to improve/replace/augment methods and styles
INSTRUCTIONAL TIME:
This syllabus is to be covered in two academic years each one having
approximately nine teaching months.
TOPICS -
FORM I
- SUBJECT
MATTER OF BOOK KEEPING
- PRINCIPLES
OF DOUBLE ENTRY SYSTEM
- CLASSIFICATION
OF ACCOUNTS
- TRIAL
BALANCE
- STOCK
- ELEMENTARY
TRADING PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
- ELEMENTARY
BALANCE SHEET
FORM II
8. BOOKS OF PRIME ENTRY
9. PETTY CASH AND SYSTEM (
COLUMNAL PETTY CASH BOOK)
10. BANK RECONCILIATION
STATEMENT
11. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING
TERMINOLOGY
a. Sources
of government funds and expenditure estimates
FORM III
- GENERAL
JOURNAL
- CORRECTION
OF ERRORS
- ADJUSTMENT
- General
- Capital
expenditure and Revenue / Expenditure
- Depreciation
- Disposal
of Fixed Assets
- Bad
Debts
- FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
- General
- Balance
Sheet (Classified)
- MANUFACTURING
ACCOUNT
- CONTROL
ACCOUNT
- INCOMPLETE
RECORDS
- ACCOUNTS
OF NON PROFIT MAKING ORGANISATIONS
- GOVERNMENT
BUDGETING PROCEDURE
FORM
21. BILLS OF EXCHANGE
22. JOINT VENTURES
23. CONSIGNMENT
24. PARTNERSHIPS
25. DEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTS
26. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF GOVERNMENT FINANCE
27. ELEMENTS OF AUDITING