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4as Lesson Plan
4as Lesson Plan
Department of Education
REGION V
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF MASBATE CITY
● accounting research
The learners
C. Learning Competencies
● differentiate the branches of accounting
MOTIVATION
What is Accounting?
Accounting is the process of measuring, processing,
and sharing financial and other information about
businesses and corporations.
ACTIVITY
BRANCHES OF ACCOUNTING
The students will group themselves into
two.
ANALYSIS
What did you feel while doing it? Answers may vary.
ABSTRACTION
Don’t you know that there are 8 branches of The learners will listen to the lesson and may ask some
Accounting? These are Financial Accounting, questions along or after the discussion.
Management Accounting, Government
Accounting, Auditing, Tax Accounting, Cost
Accounting, Accounting Education and
Accounting Research.
Various Branches of
Accounting
● Government accounting is a
specialized branch of accounting that
focuses on the financial management
and reporting of government entities,
such as federal, state, and local
governments, as well as governmental
agencies and non-profit organizations.
Government accounting follows specific
accounting principles and standards,
such as Governmental Accounting
Standards Board (GASB) in the United
States, to ensure transparency,
Accounting Branches
● Financial accounting
● Financial Statement Preparation:
Financial accountants prepare various
financial statements, including the income
statement, balance sheet, statement of
cash flows, and statement of changes in
equity. These statements provide a
snapshot of a company's financial position
and performance.
● Bookkeeping: Bookkeeping involves
recording day-to-day financial
transactions, such as sales, purchases,
expenses, and receipts. It forms the
foundation of financial accounting and
includes tasks like maintaining ledgers,
reconciling accounts, and ensuring
accuracy.
● External Auditing: External auditors are
independent professionals who assess the
financial statements of an organization to
provide an opinion on their fairness and
compliance with accounting standards.
They review the records, test internal
controls, and express an audit opinion.
● Financial Analysis: Financial accountants
analyze financial data to evaluate the
financial health and performance of a
company. This analysis involves
examining financial ratios, trends, and
comparisons to industry benchmarks to
assess profitability, liquidity, solvency,
and efficiency.
● Compliance and Reporting: Financial
● Management Accounting
● Cost Accounting: Cost accounting
involves the measurement, analysis, and
operations.
● Performance Measurement and
Evaluation: Government accountants
develop performance measurement
systems to assess the efficiency and
effectiveness of government programs
and services. They establish
performance indicators, collect data, and
analyze outcomes to evaluate the impact
of government initiatives. This
information helps policymakers and
managers make informed decisions and
improve service delivery.
● Government accounting
● Financial Management and Analysis:
Government accountants provide
financial management and analysis
services to support decision-making and
improve financial performance. They
analyze revenue streams, identify cost-
saving opportunities, and provide
recommendations for optimizing
financial resources. They may also
analyze financial data to evaluate the
long-term sustainability of government
operations.
● Compliance Reporting and Auditing:
Government accountants prepare
financial reports and disclosures
required by regulatory bodies and
oversee the external auditing process.
They ensure compliance with
accounting standards and provide
● Auditing
● External Audit: External auditing is
conducted by independent certified
public accountants (CPAs) or auditing
firms. They examine the financial
statements, records, and internal
controls of an organization to express an
opinion on the fairness and reliability of
the financial information presented.
External audits provide assurance to
stakeholders, such as shareholders,
investors, and creditors, regarding the
organization's financial health and
compliance with accounting standards.
● Internal Audit: Internal auditing is an
independent and objective assurance
and consulting activity carried out by
internal auditors within an organization.
Internal auditors evaluate the
effectiveness of internal controls, risk
management processes, and governance
systems. They identify areas of
improvement, assess compliance with
● Tax accounting
● Tax Return Preparation: Tax
accountants assist individuals,
businesses, and organizations in
preparing and filing their tax returns.
They gather the necessary financial
information, calculate the taxable
income, deductions, and credits, and
complete the required tax forms
accurately and in compliance with tax
laws.
● Tax Planning and Strategy: Tax
accountants offer tax planning services
to help clients minimize their tax
liabilities and optimize their financial
positions. They analyze the client's
financial situation, identify tax-saving
opportunities, and develop strategies to
legally reduce tax burdens. This can
involve considerations such as timing
income and expenses, utilizing tax
credits and deductions, and exploring
tax-efficient investment strategies.
● Compliance and Reporting: Tax
accountants ensure compliance with tax
laws and regulations by assisting clients
in meeting their tax reporting
● Cost accounting
● Cost Classification and Allocation: Cost
● Accounting education
● Academic Degree Programs:
Accounting education institutions offer
undergraduate and graduate degree
programs in accounting. These
programs provide comprehensive
education in accounting principles,
financial reporting, taxation, auditing,
cost accounting, and other relevant
areas. They equip students with
technical accounting skills, critical
thinking abilities, and a strong
understanding of accounting theory and
practice.
● Professional Certification Preparations:
Accounting education providers often
offer preparatory courses for
professional certifications such as
● Accounting research
● Theoretical Research: Theoretical
accounting research aims to develop and
refine accounting theories and
frameworks. Researchers engage in
conceptual analysis, literature reviews,
and theoretical modeling to explore the
underlying principles, assumptions, and
relationships that guide accounting
practice. Theoretical research
contributes to the advancement of
accounting knowledge by proposing
new concepts, frameworks, and
approaches to address emerging
accounting issues.
● Empirical Research: Empirical
accounting research involves collecting
and analyzing data to examine
accounting phenomena and test
hypotheses. Researchers use various
research methods, such as surveys,
experiments, case studies, and statistical
analysis, to study real-world accounting
practices, behaviors, and outcomes.
Empirical research provides evidence-
based insights into the effectiveness,
impacts, and implications of accounting
practices and policies.
● Standard-Setting Research: Standard-
setting bodies, such as the Financial
Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
and the International Accounting
Standards Board (IASB), rely on
accounting research to develop and
revise accounting standards.
Researchers conduct studies to evaluate
the potential consequences and
implications of proposed accounting
standards, identify areas where guidance
is needed, and provide empirical
evidence to support standard-setting
decisions.
● Policy and Regulatory Research:
Accounting research contributes to
policy and regulatory discussions in
areas such as financial reporting,
auditing, taxation, and corporate
governance. Researchers investigate the
effects of policy changes, analyze the
economic and social implications of
GENERALIZATION
What are the various branches of Accounting? Students will answer the various branches and give at
Give me at least 2 kinds of services rendered least 2 kinds of services rendered in branches of
per branch. Accounting.
APPLICATION
Classify the following if it is Input, Output or
Storage Device. Write it on the space provided.
1. PRINTER _____________
OUTPUT DEVICE
2. SCANNER ____________
OUTPUT DEVICE
3. PHOTOCOPIER ___________
OUTPUT DEVICE
4. FLASH DRIVE_________________
STORAGE DEVICE
5. EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE_______
STORAGE DEVICE
6. PROJECTOR___________________
OUTPUT DEVICE
7. HEADSET_____________________
OUTPUT DEVICE
8. KEYBOARD____________________
INPUT DEVICE
9. MONITOR______________________
OUTPUT DEVICE
10. SPEAKER_______________________
OUTPUT DEVICE
EVALUATION
Direction: Fill in the blanks. Choose your
answer from the box below.
5.____________________ is an input
device that scans documents such as
photographs and pages of text. When a
document is scanned, it is converted into
a digital format. This creates an electronic
version of the document that can be viewed and
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Department of Education
REGION V
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF MASBATE CITY
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