Chapter preview In the previous chapter, we discussed the accounting cycle in service and merchandising companies with IFRSs. In this chapter, we introduce the accounting system in Vietnamese enterprises
Chapter Outline: Learning Objectives LO 1 General Standard LO 2 Uniform Financial Statements LO 3 Uniform Chart of Accounts LO 4 Document System and Booking System LO 5 Accounting for merchandising companies
Learning Objective 1- General Standard This is the basic accounting standard, providing a conceptual framework for formulating and perfecting specific accounting standards and accounting regimes after uniform models. This standard specifies and guides the following: v 7 accounting principles: accrual basis, continuous operation, historical cost, matching, consistency, prudence (conservatism), and materiality. v 5 accounting requirements: honesty, objective, fullness, timeliness, understandability, and comparability. v 5 elements of financial statements: assets, liabilities, equity, revenues and other income, and expenses.
General Ledger and Subsidiary Ledger A subsidiary ledger contains detailed information on specific accounts in the general ledger. Information systems often include several subsidiary ledgers. Two of the most important are:
General and Subsidiary Ledger- Exercise 1 Howe Office Supply had an inventory of 30 items A at a cost of 180,000 VND each and 10 items B at 100,000 VND each. During September, the following transactions occurred