5N1354 Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised Assignment Brief 2026

5N1354 Assignment Brief

Assignment Due : 7 July 2026

Assessment Title: Manual Bookkeeping

Learning Outcome

LO1 – Explain the key terminology associated with the recording and maintenance of bookkeeping records, using manual and computerised systems

LO2 – Outline the advantages and disadvantages of a computerised system over a manual one for record keeping purposes

LO3 – Complete the books of first entry with appropriate VAT and departmental analysis from the information contained in a range of source documents to include; invoices, credit notes, bank records, petty cash vouchers

LO4 – Post the information from the daybooks to the appropriate accounts in the ledgers

LO5 – Extract a trial balance at the end of an accounting period

LO6 – Prepare a Bank Reconciliation Statement from data supplied

LO7 – Prepare the end-of-period VAT Return in accordance with the requirements of the Revenue Commissioners

LO8 – Process all tasks as per the manual ones using an accounts package, comparing manual and computerised results

LO9 – Analyse tasks completed making appropriate corrections to any errors and editing of data as directed

LO10 – Print a selection of reports after backing up computerised data on a suitable medium.

Assessment Guidelines

You are required to complete a manual assignment using the source documents and additional information provided for The Furniture Outlet, a company involved in the sale and distribution of furniture.

The company is registered for VAT — 6859493K

General Instructions

Read the following carefully and make sure you understand all instructions, If you need clarification, check with your supervisor/assessor. Before the assessment begins,

Where relevant, put your name on all answer sheets/assessment work.

Check that you have all the necessary materials to complete the

The project is designed to be carried out over a period of time and without direct supervision. You may make use of any approved resources available to you.

The supervisor/assessor may arrange to view your work periodically.

All assessment papers remain the property of CMETB.

The Project Cover Sheet must be completed by you and submitted to the course instructor when submitting your project. upon submission of the completed assignment marks will be awarded as follows:

Declaration of Authenticity: I declare that this is my own original work, I declare that I have read and understand Cavan Monaghan Adult Education Service policy on plagiarism.

Tasks

You are required to complete the Daybooks, I-edgers, Trial Balance, VAT 3 Form and Bank Reconciliation for

You are also required to prepare a Trial Balance, end 01 period VAT return and Bank Reconciliation Statement and Petty Casn Book/Account trom the source documents provided.

You should address the tollowing as part of your project:

• Using the source documents provided, together with tine information below, complete the relevant daybooks for February 2026.
• Post all entries to the appropriate ledger accounts,
• Balance all ledger accounts.
• Attract a trial bala nce as at 28^th February 2026.
• Complete a VAT 3 form for submission to Revenue.
• Complete a Bank Reconciliation statement as at 28 ^th February 2026.

Candidates should ensure that their project is presented in a clear and cohesive manner, and that oropriate referencing is used throughout.