In this JAMB Principles of Accounts Syllabus, The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Principles of Accounts is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:

Stimulate and sustain their interest in Principles of Accounts;

· Use the basic knowledge of and practical skills in Accounting;

· Apply the knowledge of interpretation of accounting information to decision making;

· Determine the relevance of accounting to business and governments;

· Use information and communication technology for present and future challenges.

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Adeifa O. Ajileye, J. O and Oluwasanna, R. O (2001). Get your Financial Accounting Right. Book One: Oyo, Tenlad Press International.

Ajileye, J. O. and Adetifa O. (2001). Get your Financial Accounting Right, Book Two: Lagos: De Hadey Printing Services

Akinduko, A. O (2001). Basic Accounting: Akure: Spetins

Anao, A. R (1993). An Introduction to Financial Accounting, Lagos: Longman

Awoyemi, E. O. (1989). A guide to Government Accounting and Internal Audit, Ibadan: Onibonje Press

Dodge, R. (2002). Foundation of Business Accounting, (Second Edition), Bershire: Chapman and Hall

Ekwere, A. B. (1997). Contemporary Accounting, Abuja: Aflon Finance (Control and Management) Act 1959

Frank, W. and Omuya, J. O. (1988). Book keeping and Accounting for Senior Secondary Schools, Vols. 1 & 2 London: Pitman

Hassan M. M. (2001). Government Accounting, Lagos: Malthouse Press Limited

Igben, R. O. (2004). Financial Accounting Made Simple (Vol. I) Lagos: Roi Publishers

Longe, O. A. and Kazeem, R. A (2006). Essential Financial Accounting for Senior Secondary Schools: Lagos: Tonad Publishers Limited

Millichamp, A. H. (1989). Foundation Accounting: An Introduction manual for Accounting Students, London: DP Publications

Okwoli, A. A. (1995). Financial Accounting, Zaria: Tamaza Publishers

Oshisami, K. (1997). Government Accounting and Financial Control: Ibadan: Spectrum

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