MICRO-CREDENTIAL IN ACCOUNTING ERRORS

About this Module

What you will learn

Accounting Errors Module

The “Accounting Errors” micro credential module is a crucial component within the Diploma In Accountancy (AC110) programme, specifically in Financial Accounting 1 (FAR110) course. This self-paced module incorporates pre-recorded videos, and engaging activities. Understanding how to make correction of errors is important among accounting students to ensure they are able to prepare good financial statements and make them reliable to users.

Do's and Don'ts in learning "Accounting Errors" topic:

Do's
1. Take responsibility
2. Ask questions respectfully

Don'ts
1. Blame others or tools
2. Copy without learning

Learning requirements for this topic:

Students must already understand:
- The accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Equity)
- Double-entry system (every debit has a corresponding credit)
- Journal entries, ledger posting, and trial balance
- Types of accounts (real, personal, nominal)
- Basic financial statements
Without this foundation, understanding errors becomes confusing.

Disclaimer:

This material is intended solely for educational purposes. The examples and scenarios provided are simplified for learning and may not reflect complex real-world accounting practices.

What skills you will gain

Problem solving skills The students will learn how to detect, classify, and correct errors and therefore improves the ability to solve problems methodically. Helps in applying appropriate corrections using journal eskill.

Total contents and assessments

Not applicable

Module Details

CLUSTER : Business & Management ( SP )
MODE/DURATION : Flexible
LENGTH : 7 days
EFFORT : 4
LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CERTIFICATE : Yes
CPD POINT : 0
PRICE : Free

Associated Course (s) :
No Course

 Syllabus

Introduction to accounting errors
The differences between errors and fraud
Types of accounting errors

Question 1:
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?

A. A ghost
B. An echo
C. A whisper
D. A shadow

Question 2:
I have keys but no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter, but you can't go outside. What am I?

A. A secret code
B. A map
C. A keyboard
D. A treasure chest

Types of errors affecting the trial balance agreement
Types of errors not affecting the trial balance agreement

Omission of a part of an entry
Error of transposition
Error in addition
Posting to incorrect side of account
Error in the trial balance

Error of original entry
Error of commission
Error of principle
Error of omission
Error of reversal entries
Compensating error

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Our Instructor

ANIS BARIEYAH BINTI MAT BAHARI

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UiTM Kampus Jengka
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LILY MAZLIFA BINTI MUSTAFA

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NORLINDA BT ZAINAL ABDUL

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ARINA NABILAH BINTI ABD. LATIF

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UiTM Kampus Jengka
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SABARIAH BINTI JAMALUDDIN

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UiTM Kampus Jengka
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