Commerce Class 11 Book Keeping and Accountancy Syllabus1. Introduction to Accounting - Class 11 - Accountancy- Meaning and scope of accounting
- Objectives of accounting
- Importance of accounting
- Users of accounting information
- Types of accounting: financial accounting and management accounting
- Basic accounting concepts and principles
2. Basic Accounting Terms - Class 11 - Accountancy- Assets, liabilities, and capital
- Revenue and expenses
- Income and expenditure
- Profit and loss
- Receipts and payments
- Debit and credit
3. Accounting Principles and Conventions - Class 11 - Accountancy- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Accounting conventions: conservatism, consistency, materiality, full disclosure, and matching
- Importance and application of accounting principles and conventions
4. Classification of accounts, Accounting Equation & Accounting Cycle - Class 11 - Accountancy- Classification of accounts: personal, real, and nominal accounts
- Accounting equation: assets = liabilities + capital
- Accounting cycle: steps in the accounting process, including identification, recording, classifying, summarizing, and communicating financial information
5. Source Documents - Class 11 - Accountancy- Meaning and importance of source documents
- Types of source documents: invoices, receipts, vouchers, etc.
- Recording transactions using source documents
6. Journal & Ledger - Class 11 - Accountancy- Meaning and format of a journal
- Types of journals: cash journal, purchase journal, sales journal, etc.
- Posting journal entries to the ledger
- Meaning and format of a ledger
- Types of ledgers: general ledger, subsidiary ledger, etc.
7. Subsidiary Books - Class 11 - Accountancy- Meaning and types of subsidiary books: cash book, sales book, purchase book, etc.
- Recording transactions in subsidiary books
8. Bank Reconciliation Statements - Class 11 - Accountancy- Meaning and importance of bank reconciliation
- Preparation of bank reconciliation statements
- Adjusting entries for bank errors and outstanding items
9. Trial Balance - Class 11 - Accountancy- Meaning and purpose of a trial balance
- Preparation and format of a trial balance
- Identification and correction of errors through a trial balance
10. Errors & Rectification - Class 11 - Accountancy- Types of errors in accounting: errors of omission, errors of commission, errors of principle, compensating errors, etc.
- Methods of rectifying errors: suspense account, journal entries, etc.
11. Depreciation, Provision and Reserves - Class 11 - Accountancy- Meaning and importance of depreciation
- Methods of calculating depreciation: straight-line method, reducing balance method, etc.
- Provision and reserves: meaning, types, and purposes
12. Closing Stock & Bad Debts - Class 11 - Accountancy- Meaning and valuation of closing stock
- Treatment of closing stock in financial statements
- Bad debts: meaning, provision, and write-off
13. Financial Statement of Proprietary Concern & Adjustments - Class 11 - Accountancy- Financial statements: trading account, profit and loss account, and balance sheet
- Adjustments for prepaid expenses, outstanding expenses, accrued income, etc.
- Preparation and interpretation of financial statements for a proprietary concern
14. Reading and Analysis of Financial Statement - Class 11 - Accountancy- Meaning and importance of financial statement analysis
- Techniques of financial statement analysis: ratio analysis, comparative statements, etc.
- Interpretation of financial statements to assess the financial performance and position of a business.
By following this syllabus, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of bookkeeping and accountancy in commerce.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Commerce, CA Foundation