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What is the primary objective of accounting as an information system?
What is the primary objective of accounting as an information system?
Which of the following accounting principles supports the assumption that business will continue to operate indefinitely?
Which of the following accounting principles supports the assumption that business will continue to operate indefinitely?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that users seek in financial accounting information?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that users seek in financial accounting information?
What does AS 9 primarily govern in the context of financial accounting?
What does AS 9 primarily govern in the context of financial accounting?
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In accounting for hire-purchase systems, what is the primary benefit for the hire purchaser?
In accounting for hire-purchase systems, what is the primary benefit for the hire purchaser?
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Which of the following is a key difference between a manual and a computerized accounting system?
Which of the following is a key difference between a manual and a computerized accounting system?
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What is one of the main challenges of branch accounting?
What is one of the main challenges of branch accounting?
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Which accounting standard addresses the initial adoption of accounting standards in India?
Which accounting standard addresses the initial adoption of accounting standards in India?
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Flashcards
What is accounting?
What is accounting?
Accounting is an information system that records, classifies, summarizes, and interprets financial data to help users make informed decisions.
Qualitative characteristics of accounting
Qualitative characteristics of accounting
These are the desired qualities of accounting information like relevance, reliability, understandability, comparability, and materiality.
Accrual basis of accounting
Accrual basis of accounting
This method recognizes revenue when earned and expenses when incurred, regardless of when cash is received or paid.
Matching concept
Matching concept
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What are financial statements?
What are financial statements?
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What is the function of an accounting standard?
What is the function of an accounting standard?
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What is a computerised accounting system?
What is a computerised accounting system?
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Inventory Valuation
Inventory Valuation
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Study Notes
Unit 1: Theoretical Framework
- Accounting is an information system for financial data, used by various users.
- Qualitative characteristics of accounting information include usefulness, reliability and comparability.
- Accounting functions, limitations and advantages differ from cash to accrual basis accounting.
- Accounting branches cover various business entities.
- Principles of accounting include entity, money measurement, going concern, cost, realization, accruals, consistency, prudence (conservatism), materiality, and full disclosures .
- Accounting standards define concepts, needs, and procedures for issuing accounting standards in India.
- Salient features of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and standards (Ind AS 1, 2, 16 & AS 9) cover needs and issuance procedure.
Unit 2: Measurement of Business Income
- Business income measurement uses net income, accounting period, and continuity doctrine.
- Matching concept determines net income.
- Capital and revenue expenditures/receipts are distinguished for income measurement.
- Revenue recognition principles are aligned with AS 9 (Accounting Standard 9).
- Inventory valuation is crucial for accurate financial reporting.
Unit 3: Final Accounts
- Financial statements are prepared for non-corporate entities (sole proprietorship and partnerships).
Unit 4: Hire-Purchase, Instalment Systems and Branches
- Hire-purchase and installment systems have various features, advantages, and disadvantages.
- Vendor and purchaser rights are addressed in hire-purchase accounts.
- Branch accounting in independent systems includes treatments for debtors, stocks, and debtors.
Unit 5: Computerised Accounting System
- Computerized accounting covers systems, components, and advantages.
- Computerized accounting differs from manual accounting.
- Various types of accounting packages (like Tally 9) and their features are examined.
- Simple practical problems are solved to apply learnt concepts.
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This quiz covers the theoretical framework of accounting, including its principles, qualitative characteristics, and branches. It also delves into the measurement of business income, focusing on key concepts such as net income and the matching concept. Ideal for students looking to review the foundational aspects of accounting.
