In BA3, you’ll gain a practical understanding of financial accounting and the process behind the preparation of financial statements for single entities. These statements are prepared within a conceptual and regulatory framework, so you’ll get an understanding of the role of legislation and of accounting standards.
You’ll also cover the need to understand and apply necessary controls for accounting systems, as well as the nature of errors. You’ll also get an introduction to measuring financial performance with the calculation of basic ratios.
Syllabus at a glance
A. Accounting Principles, Concepts and Regulations (10%)
B. Recording Accounting Transactions (50%)
C. Preparation of Accounts for Single Entities (30%)
D. Analysis of Financial Statements (10%)