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Understand basic accounting concepts, terms, and the role of accounting in business. Be able to identify different users of financial information and their needs.

Accurately record financial transactions using the double-entry system. Understand the impact of transactions on different accounts and maintain balanced books.

Maintain and balance cash books with columns for cash, bank, and discounts. Be able to track both cash inflows and outflows accurately.

Manage and record small-scale business expenses effectively using the petty cash system. Understand how the imprest system controls petty cash use.

Record credit sales and returns correctly. Understand how these journals help in maintaining accurate revenue records.

Maintain accurate purchase and return records and handle unusual or one-off transactions using the general journal.

Prepare a trial balance to check the arithmetical accuracy of the ledger and identify errors in the books of accounts.

Calculate and record depreciation using appropriate methods. Understand its effect on asset values and net profit.

Estimate and record expected credit losses. Understand how it affects the profit and the true value of receivables.

Differentiate between capital and revenue items to ensure proper classification in the accounts and financial statements.

Prepare and interpret sales and purchases control accounts. Reconcile control accounts with individual customer or supplier ledgers.

Prepare a bank reconciliation statement to reconcile the cash book balance with the bank statement. Identify and correct discrepancies.

Prepare an income statement to calculate net profit or loss. Analyze business performance over a period.

Prepare a statement showing the financial health of a business—its assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific date.

Combine the income statement and statement of financial position to create a complete set of financial statements for a sole trader.