A few months after your SPM results are released, a special letter arrived in your letterbox.
You opened the envelope and discovered that you have received an offer to continue your Pre-University studies as a Form Six student. Congratulations!
You decided to enrol for the Art stream as you're more interested in non-Science subjects like Business Studies, Economics and Accounting.
It would be a bonus if Accounting happens to be your favourite subject while you're studying for your SPM.
Even if it's not, you can still enjoy and excel in this subject at this level.
That's why we are delighted to share with you an overview of the significance of your STPM Accounting paper, to show you what you can expect to learn from the syllabus as well as shed some practical tips to score an A for this subject.
Let's get started!
Why You Should Take Accounting During Your Form 6 Studies?
It's always important to reflect on your INTENTION AND MOTIVATION so that you know which DIRECTION to choose in order to reach your desired DESTINATION.
Here are 3 points why you should sit for the STPM Accounting papers.
a) Comprehensive and globally recognized Accounting syllabus
You will learn a total of 18 Accounting topics throughout your Form 6 studies.
Every semester, you will be tested on different Accounting themes and topics in your centralised assessment [Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3] and also undergo a comprehensive school-based coursework assessment [Paper 4].
Also, an important feature of the new STPM system is that you can resit your papers if you are unsatisfied with your results. For instance, you can resit for your first semester again during the second or third semester of your Form 6 studies. This means you can improve your grade throughout the semesters.
STPM is also a widely recognized qualification in local and international higher learning institutions. For instance, as long as you have 3 principal passes in 3 subjects for your STPM exam, you can enrol in a UK university.
b) Most affordable Accounting related Pre-University programme (Form 6 Art Stream)
We are not kidding when we say it is almost free of charge to learn Accounting in your Form 6 studies.
After all, you are studying in a government school that does not accept any admission fees, tuition fees or regular maintenance fees like universities or colleges.
You can still receive good Pre-University Accounting lessons from experienced and reliable teachers without worrying about your finance.
c) You intend to pursue a career in the field of Finance and Accounting
Remember what we said earlier about reaching your desired destination?
Choosing to take STPM Accounting will equip you with a strong foundation in the basic concepts of Accounting before you study them in-depth later. You'll be more prepared for more complex topics that you will encounter in the future.
Having said that, we are sure that you will have a smooth transition as you tackle the first few lessons of your Accounting degree at university confidently after acing your STPM Accounting paper.
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What Topics Will You Learn During Your First Semester For STPM Perakaunan?
As mentioned in the earlier paragraph, you will study a total of 18 chapters for this subject.
Let's take a look at the Accounting topics.
For Semester 1, the theme of the Accounting topics that you will learn is Perakaunan Kewangan.
- Chapter 1: Asas Perakaunan Kewangan
- Chapter 2: Aset
- Chapter 3: Liabiliti dan Ekuiti
- Chapter 4: Koperasi
- Chapter 5: Rekod Tidak Lengkap dan Catatan Tunggal
- Chapter 6: Kawalan Dalaman
STPM Perakaunan [948/1]
You will sit for Paper 1 at the end of semester 1. The duration of the paper is 2 hours. You are required to answer 4 out of 5 essay questions that are based on these 6 chapters. The total mark for this paper is 80 marks.
You can start preparing and compiling these learning resources for your STPM Prinsip Accounting papers from the first semester to build a strong foundation throughout your Form 6 studies.
What Chapters Will You Cover During Your Second Semester For STPM Perakaunan?
After the first semester, you can then focus on these 6 new topics. If you plan to resit for your first semester, you can still keep the notes for future revision.
For Semester 2, the theme of the Accounting topics that you will learn is Perakaunan Pengurusan.
- Chapter 7: Asas Perakaunan Pengurusan dan Kos
- Chapter 8: Kaedah Pengekosan
- Chapter 9: Pengekosan Marginal dan Serapan
- Chapter 10:Analisis Kos-Volum- Untung (KVU)
- Chapter 11 :Pembuatan Keputusan
- Chapter 12 :Pengekosan Piawai
STPM Perakaunan [948/2]
The structure of Paper 2 is similar to Paper 1 in terms of test duration, mark allocation and number of essay questions. The only difference is the topic scope [from chapter 7 until chapter 12].
Read this article to familiarize yourself with the latest examination format of all the STPM papers.
What Are The Components That You Will Learn During Your Third Semester For STPM Perakaunan?
For Semester 3, the theme of the Accounting topics that you will learn is Pengaplikasian Perakaunan.
- Chapter 13: Sistem Perakaunan Berkomputer
- Chapter 14:Belanjawan
- Chapter 15: Perkongsian
- Chapter 16: Syarikat Berhad
- Chapter 17: Analisis dan Tafsiran Penyata Kewangan
- Chapter 18: Penyata Aliran Tunai
STPM Perakaunan [948/3]
Paper 3 is different from the first two papers. Candidates will only need to answer 2 essay questions out of 3 question options. The test duration is way shorter, which is only 1 hour and the total mark of the paper is 40 marks.
The questions asked will only touch on topics 14.1, topic 14.3, topic 15 and topic 18.
- Topic 14.1: Pengenalan kepada belanjawan
- Topic 14.3: Belanjawan fleksibel
- Topic 15: Perkongsian (5 sub-topics)
- Topic 18: Penyata Aliran Tunai
Check out this article to master the marking scheme of your STPM Perakaunan papers.
How To Score Well For Your STPM Perakaunan Paper 4 (Coursework Assessment)?
Apart from these 3 centralised assessments, you will need to undergo a coursework assessment which requires you to submit 2 assignments. You will sit for this paper in Semester 3.
This explains why you are tested on fewer topics in Paper 3 as you will be tested on Topic 13 and Topic 14.2 in this coursework assessment. The full mark for this assessment is 40 marks.
- Assignment 1 based on topic 13: Sistem Perakaunan Berkomputer (2 sub-topics)
- Assignment 2 based on topic 14.2: Belanjawan induk
Here are some tips to score well for your STPM Perakaunan Paper 4.
a) Make sure you are familiar with the computer software that you are using for the assignment
In the case of Assignment 1, you will complete it in the computer lab under the monitoring of your subject teacher with the specified accounting software.
Make sure you set enough time to review and check your final answers while working on the questions on the software (Microsoft Excel and Word).
Before doing your final tabulation of answers for both assignments, you can attempt to practice the questions using your own computer at home.
b) Receive extra lessons on these Accounting topics from a Superprof tutor
You are required to prepare all the listed headings and topics for both of the assignments.
Assignment 1 [Sistem Perakaunan Berkomputer]
- Pengenalan perniagaan
- Pengekodan akaun
- Kelompok urus niaga
- Akaun lejar
- Imbangan duga
- Penyata Pendapatan
- Kunci kira-kira
- Lampiran contoh dokumen
Assignment 2 [Belanjawan]
- Pengenalan perniagaan
- Belanjawan jualan
- Belanjawan pengeluaran
- Penggunaan bahan
- Belanjawan belian bahan
- Belanjawan buruh langsung
- Belanjawan overhed kilang
- Belanjawan inventori
- Belanjawan belanja jualan dan pentadbiran
- Belanjawan tunai
- Penyata perkilangan pro forma
- Penyata pendapatan pro forma
- Kunci kira-kira pro forma
During the preparation, you may realise that it would be better to strengthen your understanding of these topics so that you can present your final answers well.
At Superprof, you can easily find an Accounting tutor that can guide you specifically on these topics.
All you need to do is just head to the Superprof Malaysia homepage and start browsing for tutors near you. It does not matter if you prefer face to face lessons or 100% online lessons, you can easily find the perfect tutor through the amazing filtering system at Superprof.
That being said, you don't have to worry about the location and time constraints if you opt for online lessons. It does not matter if you want to take lessons from an Accounting tutor from Kuala Lumpur when you are actually based in Ipoh.
You can find the below information on each tutor's profile:
- Teaching experience and qualification
- Teaching methodology
- Teaching mode (Physical or online lessons)
- Hourly rate/package rate
- Taught subjects
- Past students' recommendations
All of the above information has been verified by the Superprof team so you can be certain of the credibility of the tutors.
c) Be well prepared for the Q and A session after you submit the assignment reports
Your coursework assessment does not stop after you have submitted the printed reports to your subject teachers. You will need to present the finding of your reports in front of your teacher and friends.
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It's important to know your assignments inside and out so that you can answer the questions confidently and correctly. Include clear workings of your tabulation and insert the right diagrams when necessary. Make sure your points are organized according to the list that is mentioned in the previous point.
Remember to practice your oral presentation skills as you will be evaluated on that too. Don't forget to explore these studying tips to score well for your STPM Accounting papers! You can do this!
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” —Vincent van Gogh
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