Financial Accounting

Syllabus

BCOM 102-18 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

UNIT-I

Basics of Accounting: Accounting, Accountancy and Book-Keeping, Accounting equation, Accounting Cycle: Journal, Ledger and Trial Balance; Subsidiary books, Introduction to financial Accounting – meaning, nature, scope, objectives, limitations. Accounting concepts and conventions (GAAP), Capital, Revenue and deferred revenue expenditure and receipts – Financial Statements of Sole Proprietor and Partnership Firm (with adjustments): Income Statement, Balance Sheet 

UNIT-II

Joint Venture – Meaning, types, determination of profits under different methods.  Royalty Accounts, Consignment Accounts– Meaning, features, consignee’s commission, account sales, distinction between joint venture & consignment, accounting treatment in the books of consignor & consignee.

UNIT-III

Voyage Accounts– Meaning, accounting treatment in case of complete voyage & incomplete voyage, Departmental Accounts – Meaning – Objects – Advantages – Accounting procedure – Apportionment of Expenses and incomes – Interdepartmental transfers – Provision for unrealized profit. 

UNIT-IV

Branch Accounts – Features – Objects– Types of branches – Dependent and Independent Branches (Excluding Foreign Branches)– Account Systems –Stock and Debtors System – Preparation of Consolidated Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet.