Learning objectives 1. Describe the principles of properly designed accounting systems. 2. Describe and illustrate the principles of internal control of accounting information systems. 3. Describe and illustrate the use oft special journals and subsidiary ledgers to process accounting data more efficiently
Outline The nature of firm; The value of accounting; The Evolution of accounting; Accounting: bird view Task Team of FUNDAMENTALACCOUNTING, Business School, Yat-sen University
Outline Accounts Detailed Description of Various Accounts T- Accounts Rules of Debits and Credits Double-entry- Accounting Illustrated Application of Rules
Outline Describe the preparation of adjusted trial balance Describe and prepare a worksheet and describe its usefulness. Describe the closing process and explain why temporary accounts are closed each period. Prepare closing entries
Outline Flow of inventory cost Items and costs of merchandising inventory Assigning costs to inventory Lower of cost or market Errors in measuring inventory Inventory estimating method
What is managerial accounting? Comparison between managerial accounting and financial accounting Cost classifications in different ways Flow of manufacturing activities Job order cost accounting systems and process cost accounting systems