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Cambridge IGCSE Accounting

3.2Correction of errors

Correction of errors in Cambridge IGCSE Accounting: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 3.2.1Correct errors using journal entries.
  2. 3.2.2Use and clear a suspense account.
  3. 3.2.3Adjust profit for the period after correcting errors and show the effect on the statement of financial position.

Lessons

  • Correcting errors with journal entries

    30 min

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  • The effect of errors on profit and the financial position

    30 min

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  • The suspense account

    35 min

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Sample question

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Correction of errors: sample question

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Insurance of US$275 paid by bank transfer was debited to the rent account. Which journal entry corrects the error?

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