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Accounting Basics Syllabus
Learn the fundamentals of accounting including financial statements, ledgers, and the bookkeeping cycle from transactions to closing. The full Accounting Basics syllabus: 4 subjects, 21 chapters and 64 topics, with 232 flashcards written against it.
Accounting Basics subjects
Accounting Basics has 4 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Foundations of Accounting
- Introduction to Accounting · 4 topics
- Forms of Business Organization · 4 topics
- Accounting Principles and Concepts · 4 topics
- The Accounting Equation · 3 topics
The Accounting Cycle and Bookkeeping
- Accounts, Debits, and Credits · 3 topics
- Recording Transactions in the Journal · 3 topics
- Posting to the Ledger · 3 topics
- The Trial Balance · 2 topics
- Adjusting Entries · 4 topics
- The Worksheet · 2 topics
- Closing the Books · 4 topics
Financial Statements
- The Income Statement · 3 topics
- The Statement of Owner's Equity · 2 topics
- The Balance Sheet · 3 topics
- The Statement of Cash Flows · 3 topics
- Notes and Interrelationships · 2 topics
Merchandising and Special Topics
- Accounting for Merchandising Operations · 3 topics
- Inventory Systems and Valuation · 3 topics
- Cash and Internal Control · 3 topics
- Receivables and Payables · 3 topics
- Long-Lived Assets and Payroll · 3 topics
Accounting Basics flashcards
232 question-and-answer cards across 4 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
Accounting Basics syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the Accounting Basics syllabus?
Accounting Basics covers 4 subjects: Foundations of Accounting, The Accounting Cycle and Bookkeeping, Financial Statements and Merchandising and Special Topics.
How many chapters and topics are in the Accounting Basics syllabus?
21 chapters and 64 topics, across 4 subjects. The Accounting Cycle and Bookkeeping is the largest subject, with 21 topics in 7 chapters.
Are there Accounting Basics flashcards?
Yes — 232 question-and-answer flashcards in 4 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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