FAQ

Introduction:

What is the big idea?

Sumigi: Learn accounting is a question and answer app about the fundamentals of accounting: double entry and ratio analysis. To make this a bit more interesting than it sounds, we have added many elements of gamification.
 
What elements of gamification did you add?

First, we have structured the app into different practice sets, which act like levels in a game. By running through these practice levels, you can complete the app (game) whilst learning accounting.

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Second, we have added awards for achievements. We have bronze, silver, and gold stars awarded every time you complete a run. Stars are clear markers of progress, so you can quickly see how you did so far, and what is still left to do.

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Third, to add some investment into getting a question right, we have introduced an XP system, which acts very much like XP points in a game. Everytime time you get a question right, you gain XP.

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Finally, we have added a leaderboard where you can compare your score with others.

 

Achievements:

How do the stars work?
If you complete one practice run, you will get a bronze star. If you complete two, you will get a silver star. And if you complete five runs you will get a gold star. 
 
I have had a star expire. How does that work?

If you have not completed a practice set in the last seven days, this will be marked by an expired star. Think of it as if the shine of your achievement has come off, since it is a while ago that you gained this knowledge. To improve your learning, complete the run and make the star shine again.
 
Is my progress saved to one device only, or is it synced to all my devices?
Your progress is synced to all your devices. Please note that you must be logged into each device with the same Apple ID, otherwise this will not work.

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Pro Version:

What are the benefits of the Pro Version?

The Pro version offers access to all locked practice sets, and the option to completely unlock the whole accounting reference.

The Pro version also gives you access to a 50:50 helpline.

What is the 50:50 helpline?

This works very similar to the 50:50 helpline in the game show 'Who wants to be a Millionaire', where the computer will take away two random wrong answers.

I like the gradual opening up of the accounting reference. Can I keep it when I upgrade to Pro?

Yes, you can. You can switch the part-closed (progress-based) reference on or off in the Settings screen.

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Account Colours:
 
Why are the accounts colour-coded?
Coloured accounts provide a visual aid to help memorise the account group that each account is in.

 

What do the colours represent?

Amber accounts are assets. Dark-blue accounts are liabilities. Light-blue accounts are equity accounts. Green accounts are revenues. Red accounts are expenses.
 
Can I switch off the colours?
Yes, you can switch off the colours in the Settings of the app..

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Accounting Principles:
 

What accounting standards does Sumigi follow?

Sumigi follows the United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, abbreviated US GAAP or simply GAAP.

Sumigi is also compliant with the International Financial Reporting Standards, abbreviated IFRS, which are used in many other countries.

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What inventory system does Sumigi follow?

Sumigi adopts the perpetual inventory system, which implies that costs of goods sold are updated every time a sale is made. This is in contrast with the periodic inventory system, where costs of goods sold are only updated at the end of every period.

Most accounting textbooks in the United States follow the perpetual inventory system, because it has the advantage that profit and loss can be calculated after every sale, and there is no need to wait until the period is over. In addition, most computer systems implement the perpetual inventory system.

Please note that most textbooks in the United Kingdom follow the periodic inventory system.
 
What exactly does the perpetual inventory system mean in terms of journal entries?

In the perpetual inventory system, there are two journal entries when a sale is recorded: Debit Accounts Receivable, Credit Sales to record the purchase, and Debit Cost of Goods Sold, Credit Inventory to update profit and loss. In the periodic inventory system, the profit and loss is not updated immediately, so the second journal entry falls away. The period inventory system adds an extra step at the end of the accounting period, in which cost of goods sold is calculated by comparing purchases, opening inventory and closing inventory.

When a purchase is recorded, using the perpetual inventory system means that the Inventory account can be debited immediately. In the periodic inventory system, purchases must be recorded in a separate Purchases account, and cannot be added to the Inventory account. This is because otherwise there would be no way to calculate cost of goods sold at the end of the period.

 

Miscellaneous:

Where does the name Sumigi come from? 

Sumigi is the Esperanto word for "Adding Up".
 

In-App Purchases:

Where can I buy the in-app purchase that this app offers?

Within the app, please go to Settings, where you can view the in-app purchase description and price, and please proceed from there. Thank you for purchasing an in-app purchase, it is much appreciated.

 

I am getting the error message 'Cannot connect to iTunes Store'.
This is a general message that the AppStore server returns to your device when the AppStore could not complete a purchase. It can be due to several reasons. The username or password may be incorrect. You may have cancelled mid-way. You may have changed your Apple ID recently, on another device. If this is the case, you may have to sign out and sign in again with the new Apple ID. It could also be a case of updating to the latest version of iOS, or ensuring that the time zone on your device is correct. Apple has a dedicated support page for the message here.

I have bought an in-app purchase, but I would like to install the app on a different device. Do I need to buy the in-app purchase again?

No you don’t have to. You can download the app again from the AppStore on your new device. Then, go to the App's, Settings (in the App itself, not the Settings of your device), and click 'Restore Purchase'.

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Please make sure that you are signed in on your new device, and that you are using the AppStore with the same Apple ID, otherwise the AppStore will not recognise it as a previous purchase.

Does this app support family sharing?
The free version of this app can be shared across your family but unfortunately the in-app purchases and subscriptions cannot.

General:

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Is there an Android version of this app?

Unfortunately we do not supply an Android version at this time.

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Is there a Mac version of this app?

Unfortunately we do not supply a Mac version at this time.

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Is there a Windows (PC) version of this app?

Unfortunately we do not supply a PC version at this time.

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Is the app available in other languages?

Unfortunately the app is currently only available in English.

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I cannot find the app in the AppStore anymore?

It is possible that you may not have updated to the latest iOS version, in which case the App Store will not show apps compiled against that version. To download and install the latest iOS update, go to Settings / General / Software Update on your device.

Occasionally we may retire an app from the AppStore for business reasons.

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I have a question not covered here.

No problem. Please email support@h2software.com for all support questions and feature requests. We look forward to hearing from you.

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