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ACCOUNTINGACCOUNTING
An IntroductionAn Introduction
 Accounting is as old as human civilisation. Chanakya in his
famous book 'Arthashastra' emphasised the need for
maintaining proper accounting and audit thereof.
 However, the first book in accounting in its modern form,
was published in 1494 by Lucas pacioli, who was a priest of
Venice, Italy, as well as a Mathematician. He emphasised
upon "Double Entry System" and known as father of
accounting
Book-keeping may be defined as the mere
art of recording the business transactions in
the books of accounts in an orderly manner.
The main characteristics of Book-keeping are as under.
1. Book-keeping is an art and science.
2. It is related with the monetary transactions.
3. The recording of transactions is made in certain
book of accounts.
4. A certain method is adopted in recording the
transactions.
5. The transactions are written continuously and date
wise.
Accountancy is concerned with giving final
shape to the book-keeping records. It
summarises the entire records in terms of
Trial Balannce, Profit and Loss Account
and Balance Sheet.
1. Recording of Transactions
2. Providing Information
3. To Disclose Operational Results
4. To Provide Knowledge about Financial
Position.
5. To Facilitate Rational Decision-making
6. Helpful in Getting the Loan.
7. Correct Taxation
8. Helpful in solving the Business
Disputes.
9. To meet Legal Requirements.
10. Helpful in Comparative Study.
1. RECORDING:- The basic function of accounting is
recording the monetary aspect of all the transactions
is done in the book called 'Journal'.
2. CLASSIFYING:- The transactions recorded in the
'Journal" or the subsidiary books are classified and
posted to the main book of account known as
'Ledger'.
3. SUMMARISING:- The transaction recorded in the
Ledger will be summarised and balance in each
Account will be ascertained and list of such
balances called 'Trial Balance' will be prepared at
the end of the accounting period.
4. INTERPRETING:- The final stage in the
Accounting process is analysing and interpreting
the financial data contained in the final accounts
and balance sheet.
5. COMMUNICATION:- Accounting is used to
communicate financial information in respect of
net profits, assets, liabilities etc., of the business to
the interested parties.
1. Owners
2. Investors
3. Creditors
4. Money Lenders
5. Labour Unions
6. Management
7. Employees
8. Government
9. Researchers
1. Financial Accounting
2. Cost Accounting
3. Management Accounting
4. Tax Accounting
5. Government Accounting
6. Social Accounting
7. Human Resource Accounting
8. Inflation Accounting (or Price Level
Accounting)
1. Single Entry System In this system,
personal accounts of debtors and creditors are
maintained.
2. Double Entry System According to this
system, every transaction has got two-fold
aspects, and transaction is divided into two
sides, debit and credit.
3. Indian System of Accounting
1. Records Transactions Measurable in
Monetary terms.
2. Effect of Price Level Changes not
Considered
3. Lack of Realistic Information's.
4. Personal Bias of Accountant affect the
Accounting Statements

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introduction

  • 2.  Accounting is as old as human civilisation. Chanakya in his famous book 'Arthashastra' emphasised the need for maintaining proper accounting and audit thereof.  However, the first book in accounting in its modern form, was published in 1494 by Lucas pacioli, who was a priest of Venice, Italy, as well as a Mathematician. He emphasised upon "Double Entry System" and known as father of accounting
  • 3. Book-keeping may be defined as the mere art of recording the business transactions in the books of accounts in an orderly manner.
  • 4. The main characteristics of Book-keeping are as under. 1. Book-keeping is an art and science. 2. It is related with the monetary transactions. 3. The recording of transactions is made in certain book of accounts. 4. A certain method is adopted in recording the transactions. 5. The transactions are written continuously and date wise.
  • 5. Accountancy is concerned with giving final shape to the book-keeping records. It summarises the entire records in terms of Trial Balannce, Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet.
  • 6. 1. Recording of Transactions 2. Providing Information 3. To Disclose Operational Results 4. To Provide Knowledge about Financial Position. 5. To Facilitate Rational Decision-making 6. Helpful in Getting the Loan.
  • 7. 7. Correct Taxation 8. Helpful in solving the Business Disputes. 9. To meet Legal Requirements. 10. Helpful in Comparative Study.
  • 8. 1. RECORDING:- The basic function of accounting is recording the monetary aspect of all the transactions is done in the book called 'Journal'. 2. CLASSIFYING:- The transactions recorded in the 'Journal" or the subsidiary books are classified and posted to the main book of account known as 'Ledger'.
  • 9. 3. SUMMARISING:- The transaction recorded in the Ledger will be summarised and balance in each Account will be ascertained and list of such balances called 'Trial Balance' will be prepared at the end of the accounting period. 4. INTERPRETING:- The final stage in the Accounting process is analysing and interpreting the financial data contained in the final accounts and balance sheet.
  • 10. 5. COMMUNICATION:- Accounting is used to communicate financial information in respect of net profits, assets, liabilities etc., of the business to the interested parties.
  • 11. 1. Owners 2. Investors 3. Creditors 4. Money Lenders 5. Labour Unions 6. Management 7. Employees 8. Government 9. Researchers
  • 12. 1. Financial Accounting 2. Cost Accounting 3. Management Accounting 4. Tax Accounting 5. Government Accounting 6. Social Accounting 7. Human Resource Accounting 8. Inflation Accounting (or Price Level Accounting)
  • 13. 1. Single Entry System In this system, personal accounts of debtors and creditors are maintained. 2. Double Entry System According to this system, every transaction has got two-fold aspects, and transaction is divided into two sides, debit and credit. 3. Indian System of Accounting
  • 14. 1. Records Transactions Measurable in Monetary terms. 2. Effect of Price Level Changes not Considered 3. Lack of Realistic Information's. 4. Personal Bias of Accountant affect the Accounting Statements