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ZIMSEC O-Level Principles of Accounting

10.1Accruals and prepayments

Accruals and prepayments in ZIMSEC O-Level Principles of Accounting: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 2: for income and expenses in the financial statements only (ledger accounts not required). Form 3: ledger accounts of income and expenses.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 10.1.1Form 2: define accruals and prepayments and show the adjustments in end-of-year financial statements.
  2. 10.1.2Form 3: prepare ledger accounts for income and expenses with accruals and prepayments.

Lessons

  • Accrued and prepaid expenses

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  • Accrued and prepaid income

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Accruals and prepayments: sample question

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Which accounting concept requires accruals and prepayments to be adjusted at the year end?

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