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Theory Base of Accounting

Bihar Board · Class 11 · Accountancy

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Topics in Theory Base of Accounting

1

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

  • GAAP refers to rules or guidelines adopted for recording and reporting business transactions
  • Brings uniformity in preparation and presentation of financial statements
  • Evolved over time based on past experiences, customs, and professional practices
2

Basic Accounting Concepts - Part 1 (Entity, Money Measurement, Going Concern)

  • Business Entity Concept: Business and owner are separate entities
  • Capital brought by owner is treated as liability of business
  • Personal transactions of owner not recorded in business books
3

Basic Accounting Concepts - Part 2 (Accounting Period, Cost, Dual Aspect)

  • Accounting Period: Regular intervals for preparing financial statements (usually one year)
  • Required by Companies Act 2013 and Income Tax Act
  • Listed companies prepare quarterly statements
4

Basic Accounting Concepts - Part 3 (Revenue Recognition, Matching, Full Disclosure)

  • Revenue Recognition: Revenue recorded when legal right to receive arises
  • Credit sales treated as revenue when sale is made, not when cash received
  • Exceptions: Long-term contracts and hire purchase sales

Key Concepts

GAAP refers to rules and guidelinesBusiness is treated as separateOnly transactions that can be expressedAssumes that business will continue operationsFinancial statements are prepared at regular

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