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Sub-Division of Journal : Special Purpose Subsidiary books

ICSE · Class 11 · Accountancy

Step-by-step guide to study Sub-Division of Journal : Special Purpose Subsidiary books in ICSE Class 11 Accountancy. Topics to cover, practice strategy, and time allocation.

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas, and key concepts.

2
Day 3

Practice Problems

Solve textbook exercises and additional practice questions. There are 65 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key formulas and concepts without looking at notes. Take a practice quiz to test your understanding. Mark weak areas for re-revision.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Revisit Sub-Division of Journal : Special Purpose Subsidiary books after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall. Solve previous year questions from this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Non-cash transactions are recorded in subsidiary books.
  • Cash transactions are recorded in the Cash Book.
  • There are five special purpose subsidiary books.

  • Records only credit purchases of goods dealt in by the business.
  • Also called invoice book, purchases journal, or purchases day book.
  • Cash purchases are not entered here.

  • Three GST types are CGST, SGST, and IGST.
  • Input prefix is used on the purchase side.
  • CGST and SGST apply within the state.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Cash purchases and cash sales are entered in the Purchases Book and Sales Book because they are purchases and sales of goods.

Purchase or sale of assets on credit is recorded in the Purchases Book or Sales Book because it is still a purchase or sale.

Purchases Book and Purchases Account mean the same thing.

Memory Tips

Five special purpose subsidiary books

Non-cash transactions go into subsidiary books, cash transactions go into cash book

Purchases Book records only credit purchases of goods dealt in

Purchases Book alternative names

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Sub-Division of Journal : Special Purpose Subsidiary books for ICSE Class 11 Accountancy?
Sub-Division of Journal : Special Purpose Subsidiary books covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 11 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Sub-Division of Journal : Special Purpose Subsidiary books — ICSE Class 11 Accountancy?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 65 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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