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ZIMSEC O-Level Principles of Accounting

11Capital and Revenue Expenditure

Capital and Revenue Expenditure 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: definitions and differences. Form 3: accounting treatment and the effects of incorrect classification.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 11.1Form 2: define and distinguish capital and revenue expenditure.
  2. 11.2Form 3: show capital and revenue expenditure correctly in the financial statements.
  3. 11.3Form 3: state the effects of incorrect classification on profit, non-current assets and working capital.

Lessons

  • Capital and revenue expenditure and receipts

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  • Effects of incorrectly classifying expenditure

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Sample question

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Capital and Revenue Expenditure: sample question

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The purchase of a delivery van was debited to the motor expenses account. What is the effect on profit?

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