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Accounting Concepts, Conventions & PrinciplesDr. Jatin PancholiWebsite: http://www.jatinpancholi.comDr. Jatin Pancholi has compiled and prepared this teaching note from various sources, as the basis for class discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. The handling of a management situation requires personal guidance by a professional. To obtain copies, request permission to reproduce and to send feedback, please contact on website http://www.jatinpancholi.com. Those wishing to co-author next edition of this handout may also contact.
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Information analysis
Information identification
Information reporting
Information recording
Accounting Information System
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MEANINGS
1. Concepts2. Conventions3. Principles
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CONCEPTS
1. Accrual Basis2. Going Concern3. Prudence (Conservatism)4. Balance Sheet Equation
(Equivalence)5. Accounting Period
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CONCEPTS…(2)
(1) Accruals concept : revenue and expenses are taken account of when they occur and not when the cash is received or paid out;
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CONCEPTS…(3)
(2) Going concern : it is assumed that the business entity for which accounts are being prepared is solvent and viable , and will continue to be in business in the foreseeable future;
(3) Prudence concept : revenue and profits are included in the balance sheet only when they are realized (or there is reasonable 'certainty ' of realizing them) but liabilities are included when there is a reasonable 'possibility' of incurring them. Also called conservation concept.
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CONCEPTS… (4)
(4) Accounting equation : total assets of an entity equal total liabilities plus owners' equity ;
(5) Accounting period : financial records pertaining only to a specific period are to be considered in preparing accounts for that period
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CONVENTIONS
1. Historical Costs
2. Monetary measurement
3. Separate Entity
4. Realisation
5. Materiality
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PRINCIPLES
1. Understandability
2. Relevance
3. Consistency
4. Comparability
5. Reliability
6. Objectivity
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ACCOUNTING EQUIVALENCE
Assets = Owner’s Equity + Outside Liabilities
A = OE + OL
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BALANCE SHEET
BS is a ‘position’ statement. BS describes
– the financial position of assets & liabilities – of the firm– as on a particular date
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DEFINITION: BS
Balance Sheet is defined as– a statement of the financial position– of an enterprise– as at a given date, which exhibits– assets, liabilities, capital, etc.
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HORIZONTAL FORM OF BSLIABILITIES
Amount
(£)ASSETS
Amount
(£)
Capital XXFixed Assets-Land, Bldg,
XX
Loan taken XX Current Assets
Current Liabilities •Cash / Bank B/s XX
•Outstanding Expenses XX•Accounts Receivable (Debtors)
XX
•Bank Overdraft XX •Bills Receivable) XX
•Accounts Payable (Creditors)
XX •Inventories (Stock) XX
XYZ XYZ
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VERTICAL FORM OF BSSOURCES OF FUNDS Amount (£) py Amount (£) cy
Share Capital AA XX
Reserves & Surplus AA
Secured Loans AA XX
Unsecured Loans AA XX
ABC XYZAPPLICATION OF FUNDS Amount (£) py Amount (£) cy
Fixed Assets Gross Block
- DepreciationAA XX
Investment AA XX
Current Assets – Current Liabilities AA XX
Loans & Advances AA XX
Miscellaneous Expenditure AA XX
ABC XYZ
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A = OE + OLAssets are properties or economic
resources owned by a business. They are expected to provide future benefits to the
business.
Assets are properties or economic resources owned by a business. They are expected to provide future benefits to the
business.
Liabilities are obligations of the business. They
are claims against the
assets of the business.
Liabilities are obligations of the business. They
are claims against the
assets of the business.
Equity is the owner’s claim on the assets of the business. It is the residual interest in
the assets after deducting liabilities.
Equity is the owner’s claim on the assets of the business. It is the residual interest in
the assets after deducting liabilities.
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A = OE + OL
LIABILITIESAmount
ASSETSAmount
Capital XX Fixed Assets-Land, Bldg, XX
Loan taken XX Current Assets
Current Liabilities Cash / Bank B/s XX
Outstanding Expenses XXAccounts Receivable (Debtors)
XX
Bank Overdraft XX Bills Receivable) XX
Accounts Payable (Creditors) XX Inventories (Stock) XX
XYZ XYZ
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A = OE + OL
SOURCES OF FUNDSAmount
py
Amount
cy
Share Capital AA XX
Reserves & Surplus AA
Secured Loans XX
Unsecured Loans XX
XX
APPLICATION OF FUNDSAmount
(£) py
Amount
(£) cy
Fixed Assets Gross Block
- Depreciation
Investment
Current Assets – Current Liabilities
Loans & Advances
Miscellaneous Expenditure
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The accounts involved are:
(1) Cash (asset)
(2) Owner’s Equity (equity)
Owners of Scox Company contributed
£20,000 cash to start the business.
PROOF: A = OE + OL
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Owners of Scox Company contributed
£20,000 cash to start the business.
Transaction Analysis
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The accounts involved are:
(1) Cash (asset)
(2) Supplies (asset)
Transaction AnalysisPurchased supplies paying £1,000
cash.
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Transaction AnalysisPurchased supplies paying £1,000
cash.
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The accounts involved are:
(1) Cash (asset)
(2) Equipment (asset)
Transaction AnalysisPurchased equipment for £15,000
cash.
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Transaction AnalysisPurchased equipment for £15,000
cash.
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The accounts involved are:
(1) Supplies (asset)
(2) Equipment (asset)
(3) Accounts Payable (liability)
Transaction AnalysisPurchased Supplies of £200 and Equipment of £1,000 on account.
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Purchased Supplies of £200 and Equipment of £1,000 on account.
Transaction Analysis
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Transaction AnalysisThe balances so far appear below. Note that the
Balance Sheet Equation is still in balance.
Now let’s look at transactions involving revenues and expenses.
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The accounts involved are:
(1) Cash (asset)
(2) Revenues (equity)
Transaction AnalysisRendered consulting services
receiving £3,000 cash.
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Rendered consulting services receiving £3,000 cash.
Transaction Analysis
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The accounts involved are:
(1) Cash (asset)
(2) Salaries expense (equity)
Transaction AnalysisPaid salaries to employees, £800
cash.
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Paid salaries to employees, £800 cash.
Transaction Analysis
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The accounts involved are:
(1) Cash (asset)
(2) Notes payable (liability)
Transaction AnalysisBorrowed £4,000 from SBI
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Borrowed £4,000 from SBITransaction Analysis
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Financial StatementsPrepare the Financial Statements reflecting
the transactions we have recorded.
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Scox’s net income is the
difference between
Revenues and Expenses.
The net income of £2,200 increases
Scox’s equity by £2,200.
Income Statement
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Balance Sheet
The balance sheet reflects Scox’s
financial position at March 31 2001
The balance sheet reflects Scox’s
financial position at March 31 2001
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DOUBLE ENTRY SYSTEM
AA = OE + OL= OE + OL
In the double-entry accounting system, every transaction is recorded by equal
amounts of debits and credits.
In the double-entry accounting system, every transaction is recorded by equal
amounts of debits and credits.
DebitDebit == CreditCredit
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ACCOUNTANT’S LIFE
AA = OEOE + OL
ASSETSASSETS
Debit for
Increase
Credit for
Decrease
EQUITIESEQUITIES
Debit for
Decrease
Credit for
Increase
LIABILITIESLIABILITIES
Debit for
Decrease
Credit for
Increase
Debit Credit
ASSETS
+ -
LIABILITIES
- +Debit Credit
EQUITIES
- +Debit Credit
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ACCOUNTING CYCLE
1. Business Transaction2. Transaction is recorded in document
(Voucher / Receipt)3. Analyze the transaction – location ?4. Journal Entry5. Ledger Accounts (or ‘T’ account)6. Trial Balance7. Balance Sheet, P&L A/c, Cash Flow
Statement
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Balance Sheet
P & L A/c
Cash Flow
Prepare a trial balance
Post to the ledger
Journal Entry
Source documentsTransaction Analyze
ACCOUNTANT’S ROUTINE
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Post to the ledger
Source documents
Journal EntryPrepare a trial balance
Balance Sheet
P & L A/c
Cash Flow
Transaction Analyze
ACCOUNTANT’S ROUTINE
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TRANSACTION-1
Chirag started business with cash £ 30,000.The accounts involved are:The accounts involved are:
(1) Cash ((1) Cash (assetasset) ) (2) Owner’s Equity ((2) Owner’s Equity (equityequity))
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TRANSACTION-1
Chirag started business with cash £ 30,000.The accounts involved are:The accounts involved are:
(1) Cash ((1) Cash (assetasset))(2) Owner’s Equity ((2) Owner’s Equity (equityequity))
Debit Credit
EQUITIES
- +Debit Credit
ASSETS
+ -
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TRANSACTION-1 - LEDGER
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Thank You Now, was that debits to the left or credits to the
left?I sure wish I had paid
more attention in class!
Dr. Jatin PancholiWebsite: http://www.jatinpancholi.comDr. Jatin Pancholi has compiled and prepared this teaching note from various sources, as the basis for class discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. The handling of a management situation requires personal guidance by a professional. To obtain copies, request permission to reproduce and to send feedback, please contact on website http://www.jatinpancholi.com. Those wishing to co-author next edition of this handout may also contact.