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Double Entry System

ICSE · Class 11 · Accountancy

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Meaning and History of Double Entry System

  • Every business transaction has TWO aspects – giving and receiving.
  • The Double Entry System records BOTH aspects of every transaction.
  • Lucas Pacioli (Venice, Italy) wrote the first book on Double Entry System in 1494.
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Principles and Characteristics of Double Entry System

  • Core Principle: 'Every debit has a credit and every credit has a debit.'
  • PRINCIPLE 1 – Dual Aspect: Every transaction affects at least TWO accounts in opposite directions.
  • PRINCIPLE 2 – Both Personal and Impersonal Aspects are recorded: One aspect may be personal and another impersonal, or both may be the same type.
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Classification of Accounts – The Golden Rules

  • All accounts are classified into THREE types: Personal Accounts, Real Accounts, and Nominal Accounts.
  • These three types have THREE different rules (called 'Golden Rules') for debit and credit.
  • PERSONAL ACCOUNTS → DEBIT THE RECEIVER, CREDIT THE GIVER
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Golden Rules – Applied Examples

  • RULE 1 (Personal): Paid cash ₹50,000 to Ram → Ram A/c Dr. (receiver), Cash A/c Cr. (giver).
  • RULE 1 (Personal): Received cash ₹80,000 from Shyam → Cash A/c Dr. (receiver), Shyam A/c Cr. (giver).
  • RULE 2 (Real): Bought furniture for cash ₹9,000 → Furniture A/c Dr. (comes in), Cash A/c Cr. (goes out).

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The Double Entry System isThe system is built on fourPersonal Accounts are opened inReal Accounts relate to assetsNominal Accounts relate to expenses

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