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Accounting Cycle : Ledger — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 11 · Accountancy

Accounting Cycle : Ledger revision notes for ICSE Class 11 Accountancy: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Accountancy syllabus.

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1. Meaning and Importance of Ledger

  • Ledger contains various accounts where similar transactions relating to a particular person, asset, liability, expense, or income are recorded.
  • It is a classified and permanent record of all business transactions.
  • Ledger is called the principal book of accounts.
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2. Format of Ledger Accounts

  • Each ledger account has two equal sides: debit on the left and credit on the right.
  • Each side normally has columns for date, particulars, journal folio, and amount.
  • The particulars column shows the other account involved in the transaction.
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3. Mechanics of Posting

  • Posting means transferring the debit and credit items from the journal to their respective accounts in the ledger.
  • Entry is the first step of recording a transaction.
  • Posting is the second step of recording a transaction.
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4. Balancing of Ledger Accounts

  • Balancing an account means calculating the difference between debit and credit totals.
  • Accounts are usually balanced at the end of the accounting period.
  • The purpose is to prepare final accounts.

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The journal is the bookThe ledger is a classifiedPages of the ledger are calledEach ledger account has two equalPosting means transferring debit and credit

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Accounting Cycle : Ledger for ICSE Class 11 Accountancy?
Key topics in Accounting Cycle : Ledger include Meaning and Importance of Ledger, Format of Ledger Accounts, Mechanics of Posting, Balancing of Ledger Accounts. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Accounting Cycle : Ledger for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 92 practice questions on Accounting Cycle : Ledger. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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