CORRECTION OF ERRORS

CORRECTION OF ERRORS

Unlike errors made in school homework, bookkeepers cannot undo errors using correction tape. Whenever errors in recording transactions occurs, bookkeepers will use correcting double entries to make right the errors. Correction of Errors The trial balance is designed to detect certain errors and not others. In this article, we look at two types of errors:…

2015 O Level POA Answers

2015 O Level POA Answers

Congratulations to all Jump Grades’ students! We’ve been slogging it out over the past week focussing on the key chapters we were spotting that might come out for Os: At Jurong East: At Macpherson (Bedok + Kovan Students) DAY BEFORE EXAM CAMPING AT SAIZERIYA: The results are out. Comparing Caleb’s guess vs what came out….

2016 N Level POA Answers

2016 N Level POA Answers

Phew! It’s over.  On Paper 1 day last Friday, we tackled multiple topics + theory just the night before exams. Here’s the result: The Suggested Solutions Here’s the draft/suggested/imperfect solutions for Paper 1 and 2. Paper 1: Paper 2: Feel free to comment or reply with your feedback and suggestions!

Methods of Depreciation

Methods of Depreciation

There are several methods of depreciation used across different financial reporting standards around the world. For the 7175 and 7088 GCE O/N Level Syllabus, we focus on two specific methods: 1. Straight Line Method (SLM) 2. Reducing Balance Method (RBM) Methods Advantages Disadvantages Effect on Net Profit Straight Line Method a. Dep = (HC-SV) Useful…

Difference Between Bookkeeping And Accounting

Difference Between Bookkeeping And Accounting

What is the difference between bookkeeping and accounting? Accounting Bookkeeping Accounting is the process of recording, summarising, reporting, analysing and interpretation of financial information. Book-keeping is part of the accounting process. It involves the process of recording accounting data according to set rules.  Role of accounting is to communicate financial information for decision-making purposes.  Role…