Introduction to book-keeping

Business Studies J.S.S 1 Third Term

WEEK 2

Introduction to book-keeping

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to:

      1. State the meaning of book-keeping.

      2. Explain the importance of book-keeping to business.

      3. Identify the qualities of a book-keeper.

Content

What is book-keeping?

Bookkeeping is the name used to describe the recording of cash and credit transactions so that information relating to the transactions may be easily obtained.

Book-keeping is therefore defined as the process of recording business transactions in a systematic way to show the statements of transactions and the owners capital. It can also be defined as the act of systematically keeping records of all financial.... View More

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