Updated 6 August 2026·9 chapters

CBSE Class 11 Accountancy — Syllabus 2026-27

CBSE Class 11 Accountancy syllabus for 2026-27: all 9 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the CBSE syllabus.

About this syllabus

The CBSE Class 11 Accountancy course for 2026-27 has 9 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

CBSE Class 11 Accountancy — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Introduction to Accounting	Meaning and Definition of Accounting · History and Development of Accounting · Accounting as a Source of Information
2	Theory Base of Accounting	Need for Theory Base of Accounting · Generally Accepted Accounting Principles · Basic Accounting Concepts
3	Recording of Transactions - I	Business Transactions and Source Documents · Accounting Equation · Rules of Debit and Credit
4	Recording of Transactions - II	Special Journals and Their Purpose · Cash Book · Single Column and Double Column Cash Book
5	Bank Reconciliation Statement	Meaning and Need of Bank Reconciliation · Causes of Difference Between Cash Book and Passbook · Treatment of Common Items in BRS
6	Trial Balance and Rectification of Errors	Meaning and Objectives of Trial Balance · Classification of Errors · Locating Errors in a Non-Tallied Trial Balance
7	Depreciation, Provisions and Reserves	Meaning and Nature of Depreciation · Depletion, Amortisation and Causes of Depreciation · Need for Charging Depreciation and Factors Affecting It
8	Financial Statements - I	Financial Statements and Stakeholders · Capital and Revenue Items · Trading Account: Gross Profit and Cost of Goods Sold
9	Financial Statements - II	Need for Adjustments · Closing Stock · Outstanding Expenses and Prepaid Expenses

Preparation Strategy

Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
Keep a formula and definitions list — it makes last-week revision much faster.
Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find CBSE Class 11 Accountancy Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 9 chapters of CBSE Class 11 Accountancy for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for CBSE Class 11 Accountancy exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

Has the CBSE Class 11 Accountancy syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current CBSE Class 11 Accountancy course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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