Principle of Ac 2014
Principle of Ac 2014
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For examination in June and November 2014
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1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Why choose Cambridge? Why choose Cambridge O Level? Why choose Cambridge O Level Principles of Accounts? How can I find out more?
Introduction
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Introduction
Why choose Cambridge?
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Introduction
Cambridge O Level Principles of Accounts forms an ideal foundation for further study, and for a future career within the profession. Students may also study for a Cambridge O Level in a number of related subjects including Commerce, Commercial Skills and Economics. In addition to Cambridge O Levels, Cambridge also offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Levels for further study in Accounting as well as other subjects. See www.cie.org.uk for a full list of the qualifications that may be taken.
Assessment at a glance
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Assessment at a glance
For the Cambridge O Level in Principles of Accounts, candidates take two compulsory components: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1: Multiple choice There are 30 questions drawn from across the syllabus. All questions are compulsory. Weighted at 33.3% of total marks Paper 2: Structured written paper 30 marks 2 hours 1 hour
There are 46 compulsory questions drawn from topics across the syllabus. One of these questions (carrying approximately one third of the marks for Paper 2) involves the preparation of the financial statements of a manufacturing or trading business e.g. Income Statements (the manufacturing, trading and profit and loss accounts) and the statement of financial position. Questions on this paper may require completion of pro formas and tables. Weighted at 66.6% of total marks 120 marks
The use of computerised accounting software is not required in the examination. However, an appreciation of the usefulness of computerised accounting systems in the preparation of accounting information is required.
Availability
This syllabus is examined in the May/June examination series and the October/November examination series. This syllabus is available to private candidates. Cambridge O levels are available to Centres in Administrative Zones 3, 4 and 5. Centres in Administrative Zones 1, 2 or 6 wishing to enter candidates for Cambridge O Level examinations should contact Cambridge Customer Services.
Please note that Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificates and Cambridge O Level syllabuses are at the same level.
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AO2 Analysis
Candidates should be able to: 4. select, analyse and order information in written, numerical and diagrammatic form; 5. present appropriate information in an accepted accounting form. Questions testing these skills will often begin with words such as: select, prepare, draw up.
AO3 Evaluation
Candidates should be able to: 6. interpret and evaluate accounting information and to draw reasoned conclusions. Questions testing this skill will often require written answers and may begin with words such as: explain, suggest, advise, comment on, discuss, compare.
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The skills are weighted to given an indication of their relative importance. They are not intended to provide a precise statement of the number of marks allocated to particular skills.
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Questions will not be set on situations where the control accounts are part of the double entry system.
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distinguish between, and show understanding of, equity and capital employed
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4.4.2 Partnership
explain the advantages and disadvantages of forming a partnership outline the importance and contents of a partnership agreement explain the purpose of an appropriation account prepare income statements, appropriation accounts and statements of financial position explain the uses of and differences between equity (capital) and current accounts draw up partners current and capital accounts both in ledger form and as part of a statement of financial position presentation show the treatment of interest on capital, partners salaries, interest on partners loans and on drawings make simple entries for the formation of a partnership via capital contribution by each partner in cash and/or non-cash assets and amalgamation of two sole traders, including the calculation and recording of intangible assets make the other adjustments as detailed under 4.1 as appropriate
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Candidates need to be aware of cumulative and non-cumulative preference shares. They are not required to have an awareness of deferred, founders, participating, redeemable or A shares, rights issues, bonus issues, share premium or capital redemption reserve.
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Understanding of tax and other tables is not required. Calculations will be based on fractions and percentages. Knowledge of bonus schemes is not required.
Questions will not be asked on the use of a wages and salaries control account or labour costing.
recognise the influence of international accounting standards in: narrowing the areas of difference and variety of accounting practice; improving comparability; improving reliability and understandability of accounting information explain the importance of professional ethics in accounting
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100
Mark up =
100
Net Profit Before Interest Net Sales
100
100
2. Liquidity
Or Inventory Turnover =
365 days
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The list below is to help Centres become familiar with international terminology which Cambridge uses in accounting syllabuses. Cambridge will include well-known standards, which are relevant to the level of study, in question papers, mark schemes and associated documents. It is recommended that Centres use this terminology in their teaching and learning materials, however, candidates will not lose marks for using different terms. International usage Statement of financial position (balance sheet) Bank (and other) loans Interest bearing loans and borrowing Bank overdrafts and loans Interest bearing loans and borrowing Capital or equity/shareholders equity Cash (and cash equivalents) Cost of sales Current assets Current liabilities Finance costs Finance income/investment revenues Financial statements Gross profit Income statement Intangible assets Inventory/inventories (of raw materials and finished goods) Investment property Non-current assets Previous Cambridge/UK usage Balance sheet
Capital Bank and cash Cost of goods sold Current assets Current liabilities Creditors: amounts due within 12 months Interest payable Interest receivable Final accounts Gross profit Trading and profit & loss account Goodwill, etc. Stock
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Non-current liabilities Other operating expenses Other operating income Other payables Other receivables Plant and equipment Profit (before tax) for the year Property Raw materials Ordinary goods purchased Revenue Share capital Trade payables Trade receivables Work in progress
Long-term liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year Sundry expenses (administration and distribution) Sundry income Accruals Prepayments Plant and equipment Net profit Land and buildings Purchases
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6.3 Progression
Cambridge O Level Certificates are general qualifications that enable candidates to progress either directly to employment, or to proceed to further qualifications. Candidates who are awarded grades C to A* in Cambridge O Level Principles of Accounts are well prepared to follow courses leading to Cambridge International AS and A Level Accounting, or the equivalent.
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Additional information
the minimum mark necessary for a Grade E obtains a percentage uniform mark of 40%. no marks receives a percentage uniform mark of 0%. Candidates whose mark is none of the above receive a percentage mark in between those stated according to the position of their mark in relation to the grade thresholds (i.e. the minimum mark for obtaining a grade). For example, a candidate whose mark is halfway between the minimum for a Grade C and the minimum for a Grade D (and whose grade is therefore D) receives a percentage uniform mark of 55%. The percentage uniform mark is stated at syllabus level only. It is not the same as the raw mark obtained by the candidate, since it depends on the position of the grade thresholds (which may vary from one series to another and from one subject to another) and it has been turned into a percentage.
6.6 Access
Reasonable adjustments are made for disabled candidates in order to enable them to access the assessments and to demonstrate what they know and what they can do. For this reason, very few candidates will have a complete barrier to the assessment. Information on reasonable adjustments is found in the Cambridge Handbook which can be downloaded from the website www.cie.org.uk Candidates who are unable to access part of the assessment, even after exploring all possibilities through reasonable adjustments, may still be able to receive an award based on the parts of the assessment they have taken.
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