CLASS 11TH ACCOUNTANCY SYLLABUS Chapter 1 – Meaning, Objective, Scope and Nature of Accounting What is Accounting (Meaning and Definition of Accounting) Why Accounting is required (Need of Accounting) Features or Characteristics or Attributes of Accounting Objective and Functions of Accounting Branches or Fields of Accounting Distinguish between Book-Keeping, Accounting and Accountancy Nature of Accounting … Read more
CHAPTER 01 – MEANING, OBJECTIVES, SCOPE AND NATURE OF ACCOUNTING TOPIC 01– MEANING OF ACCOUNTING Accounting is the systematic process or an art of recording, classifying, summarizing, analyzing and communicating all the financial transactions/information or events to the end users which are expressed in terms of money only. TOPIC 02– CHARACTERISTICS OF ACCOUNTING Accounting is … Read more
Chapter 02: Basic Accounting Terms There are certain basic accounting terms which are daily used in the business world. These basic terms are called accounting terminology. (1)Entity: Entity means an economic unit,which may be business entity and non-business entity. Business Entity: A business entity is a specific, distinguishable organization or unit that operates with the … Read more
Chapter 3: Accounting Principles Topic 01: Introduction to Accounting Principles Accounting principles are a set of rules and guidelines that govern how financial transactions are recorded, classified, summarized, and presented. These principles ensure uniformity, consistency, and comparability in financial reporting. They are essential for understanding a business’s financial health and performance. These rules are usually … Read more
Chapter 04: Process & Base of Accounting TOPIC 01: PROCESS OF ACCOUNTING The accounting process is a series of logical steps followed to identify, record, classify, summarize, and report financial transactions of a business. It typically involves the following steps: 1. Identification of Transactions: Only monetary transactions those that can be expressed in terms … Read more
Chapter:05 Accounting Standards Meaning of Accounting Standards: Accounting standards are written statements that provide uniform rules and practices for preparing financial statements. They are a set of norms or guidelines that businesses must follow, often established by legislation, statutes, or professional organizations like the ICAI in India. Nature of Accounting Standards: They lay down accounting … Read more
Chapter: 06 Accounting Equation The accounting equation is the fundamental principle of double-entry bookkeeping and forms the basis of the Balance Sheet. It shows the relationship between a business’s assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity or capital. The most fundamental form of the accounting equation is: Assets = Liabilities + Owner’s Equity (or Capital) Assets: These … Read more
Chapter 07 Double Entry System Introduction to Double Entry System The Double Entry System is a scientific and universally accepted method of recording financial transactions in the books of accounts. It’s based on the principle that every business transaction has two-fold effects and, therefore, affects at least two accounts. One account is debited, and … Read more
Chapter 08: Origin of Transactions: Source Documents of Accountancy Source Documents of Accountancy: The “origin” of a transaction lies in the source document. These are the original written evidence of a transaction. They provide the necessary details and proof for recording the transaction in the books of accounts. 1) Cash Memo: Issued by a seller when … Read more
CHAPTER 09: BOOKS OF ORIGINAL ENTRY-JOURNAL Introduction to Books of Original Entry: These are the primary books where business transactions are first recorded in chronological order as and when they occur. They are also known as Subsidiary Books or Prime Entry Books. Transactions are recorded in these books directly from source documents. The subsidiary book … Read more