Just as personal preferences shape our choices in food, entertainment, and hobbies, they also influence how we absorb and retain information. Recognising this, educators have identified four primary learning styles: visual, auditory, read-write, and kinesthetic. These styles represent distinct sensory pathways through which individuals process and understand new concepts most …
Read More »What is a trade discount and how to record it?
A trade discount is a reduction of the list price of products from a seller to a buyer as an incentive for future business. The trade discount is given as a percentage to deduct from the list price which is the normal selling price. In order for a buyer to …
Read More »Classes of accounts: What are real, nominal and personal accounts?
Everything in a business has its own account which falls under one of 5 types of accounts or 3 classes of accounts. The 5 types of accounts are assets, liabilities, income, capital and expenses, also known as ALICE accounts. Each account shows details of an item from the date it …
Read More »Mastering group work: Strategies for effective collaboration
Group work, a staple in modern educational settings, mirrors the collaborative nature of workplaces, creative endeavours, and even family life. It offers students invaluable opportunities to collaborate, communicate effectively, delegate tasks, and synthesise individual contributions into a cohesive final product. However, the benefits of group work are often accompanied by …
Read More »Expenses: Spending that’s direct, indirect, operating and non-operating
Expenses are the goods, services and charges that a business incurs as it functions. It has a debit balance in the ledger accounts when it increases and a credit balance when it decreases. The cost of expenses in relation to earned income determines whether the business makes a profit or …
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