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What are the principles of accounting?
What are the principles of accounting?
The principles of accounting are the foundation of accounting practices, ensuring consistency, transparency, and accuracy in financial reporting.
What are the rules of debit and credit under traditional and modern approaches?
What are the rules of debit and credit under traditional and modern approaches?
The traditional approach follows the rules of Debit (left side) and Credit (right side) that state: Debits increase assets and expenses while decreasing liabilities and equity, and Credits do the opposite. The modern approach also adheres to these principles but may consider additional factors like the double-entry system.
What is a proforma of a trading account?
What is a proforma of a trading account?
A proforma of a trading account is a preliminary financial statement that outlines the expected revenues and costs associated with trading activities.
What does the proforma of manufacturing and trading account represent?
What does the proforma of manufacturing and trading account represent?
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What is the purpose of a proforma of profit and loss account?
What is the purpose of a proforma of profit and loss account?
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What information does the proforma of a balance sheet provide?
What information does the proforma of a balance sheet provide?
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Study Notes
Principles of Accounting
- Fundamental guidelines that govern the recording, classification, and summarization of financial transactions.
- Aims to produce accurate financial statements that provide relevant information for decision-making.
Rules of Debit & Credit
- Traditional Approach:
- Debits increase assets/expenses and decrease liabilities/equity; Credits do the opposite.
- Modern Approach:
- Emphasizes the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Equity); transactions affect at least two accounts, maintaining this balance.
Proforma of Trading Account
- Displays the gross profit or loss from trading activities.
- Includes revenue from sales, cost of goods sold (COGS), and calculates gross profit by deducting COGS from sales.
Proforma of Manufacturing & Trading Account
- Combines manufacturing and trading, detailing the cost of production and trading activities.
- Highlights direct costs involved in manufacturing, alongside sales revenue, to determine overall profitability.
Proforma of Profit and Loss Account
- Summarizes revenue and expenses over a specific period to ascertain net profit or loss.
- Key elements include operating revenue, cost of goods sold, operating expenses, and other income/expenses.
Proforma of Balance Sheet
- A financial snapshot summarizing assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.
- Vertical Format: Lists items in a single column format, emphasizing totals.
- Horizontal Format: Displays items in multiple columns to visually compare the different components across categories.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental principles of accounting, including debit and credit rules, and various account formats. This quiz covers essential topics such as trading, manufacturing, and profit and loss accounts. Prepare yourself for a comprehensive assessment of accounting basics.
