Accounting Cambridge IGCSE (0452) O Level course
This course has been specifically developed to support the latest Cambridge IGCSE® (0452) O Level Accounting syllabuses for examination from 2020. it will enable you to gain the knowledge, understanding and skills required to study successfully and get high score at this level. Cambridge IGCSE Accounting is accepted by universities and employers as proof of an understanding of the theory and concepts of accounting, and the ways in which accounting is used in a variety of modern economic and business contexts.
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Teaching methodology
Teaching and learning at this course will ensure that you are well prepared for the exam at this level, and also studies beyond the IGCSE level in Business Studies. My methodology is designed to make learning as interesting and effective as possible throw a wide range of teaching and learning tools such as real business examples, brainstorming, assignments, quizzes and interactive discussions.
This course will include a strong preparation for the final exam starting from discussing and answering topical or classified past papers to complete past papers.
Subject in details.
This course will cover in details the all syllabuses according to the latest Cambridge IGCSE® (0452) O Level Accounting syllabuses for examination from 2020.
1 The fundamentals of accounting
This section introduces the subject by explaining the difference between book-keeping and accounting. The role of accounting in providing information and the purposes of measuring business profit and loss are also explored. Basic accounting terms and the accounting equation are introduced.
2 Sources and recording of data
The core topic of this section is the double entry system of book-keeping and how this is applied in the preparation of ledger accounts. The division of the ledger is considered. Business documents and their use as sources of information are also included. Consideration is given to the procedures for processing information in books of prime entry.
3 Verification of accounting records
This section concentrates on the use of trial balances, bank reconciliation statements and control accounts as means of verifying accounting records. The procedures for the correction of errors are also covered.
4 Accounting procedures
Within this section, consideration is given to the importance of distinguishing between capital and revenue expenditure and receipts. Non-current assets are further explored in terms of accounting for depreciation and disposals. Procedures to record adjustments for accruals and prepayments, irrecoverable debts, provision of doubtful debts and the recovery of debts written off are included. Inventory valuation, and its impact on financial statements, is also covered.
5 Preparation of financial statements
The focus of this section is the preparation of financial statements, including yearend adjustments, for different types of businesses (sole traders, partnerships and limited companies). Consideration is also given to the financial statements of clubs and societies and manufacturing businesses. The procedures employed when only incomplete records are available are also covered.
6 Analysis and interpretation
This section introduces the calculation and the interpretation of the main accounting ratios. The use of ratios in inter-firm comparison is also included. Consideration is also given to the uses of accounting information by interested parties. The limitations of accounting statements are also explored.
7 Accounting principles and policies
The main accounting principles are introduced together with how they are applied in accounting records and statements. Consideration is also given to the influence of international accounting standards and the selection of accounting policies.
Course duration: | 2 Hours 3 session/week | 30 sessions + 5 sessions (revision and answering complete past papers) |
Course fees: | 160 EGP / session , first session payment is required to confirm booking. |
Event Properties
Event Date | 15-07-2020 6:00 pm |
Event End Date | 20-11-2020 6:40 pm |
Capacity | Unlimited |
Individual Price | 160.00EGP |
Location | Egypt - Cairo (GMT+2) |