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ZIMSEC A-Level Accounting

1.1Introduction to Accounting and Business Ethics

Introduction to Accounting and Business Ethics in ZIMSEC A-Level 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. 1.1.1Identify the users of accounting information and their information needs.
  2. 1.1.2List the types of business organisation (formal and non-formal) and explain the branches of accounting: financial accounting, financial reporting, cost accounting and management accounting.
  3. 1.1.3Explain the importance of good business ethics and apply it in day-to-day business transactions.

Lessons

  • Branches of accounting

    30 min

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  • Business ethics and professional ethics for accountants

    40 min

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  • Types of business organisation: sole trader, partnership, company

    40 min

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  • Users of accounting information and their needs

    35 min

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Sample question

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Introduction to Accounting and Business Ethics: sample question

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What is the main purpose of cost accounting?

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