Updated 6 August 2026·28 chapters

ICSE Class 11 Accountancy — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 11 Accountancy syllabus for 2026-27: all 28 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

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The ICSE Class 11 Accountancy course for 2026-27 has 28 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 11 Accountancy — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Introduction to Accounting	Meaning of Accountancy, Book-Keeping, and Accounting · Definitions of Book-Keeping and Accounting · Characteristics and Activities of Accounting
2	Basic Accounting Terms	Core Accounting Terms · Types of Transactions and Vouchers · Assets and Liabilities
3	Accounting Equation	Meaning and Importance of the Accounting Equation · Effect of Transactions on the Accounting Equation · Meaning of Account, Debit, and Credit
4	Double Entry System	Meaning, Origin, and Main Principle · Definitions Given by Accountants · Chief Principles of Double Entry System
5	Accounting Cycle : Journal	Meaning, Definition, and Functions of Journal · Format of Journal and Ledger Folio · Steps in Journalizing
6	Accounting for Goods and Service Tas (GST)	Meaning, Nature, and Objectives of GST · Types of GST and Tax Revenue Sharing · GST Rate Structure and Composition Scheme
7	Accounting Cycle : Ledger	Meaning and Importance of Ledger · Format of Ledger Accounts · Mechanics of Posting
8	Accounting Cycle : Trial Balance	Meaning and Features of Trial Balance · Definitions and Objectives · Format and Columns of Trial Balance
9	Accounting Cycle : Final Accounts Without Adjustments	Meaning and Purpose of Final Accounts · Trading Account · Profit and Loss Account
10	Sub-Division of Journal : Cash Book	Meaning, Nature and Importance of Cash Book · Types of Cash Book · Single Column Cash Book
11	Sub-Division of Journal : Special Purpose Subsidiary books	Special Purpose Subsidiary Books · Purchases Book · Sales Book
12	Bank Reconciliation Statement	Meaning and Importance · Causes of Difference Between Cash Book and Pass Book · Rules for Preparing BRS
13	Depreciation	Meaning, Nature, and Characteristics of Depreciation · Causes of Depreciation · Need or Objectives of Providing Depreciation
14	Bills of Exchange	Meaning and Nature of Negotiable Instruments · Bill of Exchange · Promissory Note
15	Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)	Meaning and Nature of Accounting Principles · Basic Accounting Assumptions as per AS4 · Other Accounting Concepts
16	Basis of Accounting	Meaning of Cash Basis of Accounting · Meaning of Accrual Basis of Accounting · Difference Between Cash Basis and Accrual Basis
17	Accounting Standards and IFRS	Meaning, Need, and Nature of Accounting Standards · Accounting Standards in India and ASB · AS-2 Valuation of Inventories
18	Capital and Revenue Expenditure/ Income	Core Idea of Capital and Revenue · Capital Expenditure and Revenue Expenditure · Capital Income and Revenue Income
19	Provisions and Reserves	Meaning and Nature of Provisions · Meaning and Nature of Reserves · Difference Between Provisions and Reserves
20	Final Accounts with Adjustments	Meaning and Need of Adjustment Entries · Closing Stock or Unsold Stock · Outstanding Expenses, Prepaid Expenses, Accrued Income, and Income Received in Advance
21	Rectification of Errors	Meaning and Need for Rectification · Classification of Errors · Two Sided Errors and Their Rectification
22	Accounts from Incomplete Records	Meaning and Nature of Incomplete Records · Definitions and Features of Single Entry · Characteristics, Advantages and Limitations
23	Accounts of Non- Trading Organization	Meaning and Nature of Non-Trading Organizations · Receipts and Payments Account · Income and Expenditure Account
24	Computer and Computerised Accounting System	Meaning and Definitions of Computer · Characteristics of Computer · Components of Computer System
25	Accounting Information System and Management Information System	Meaning and Nature of AIS and MIS · Characteristics and Purposes of AIS · Sub-systems of AIS and IPO Cycle
26	Application of Computers in Accounting	Application of Computers in Accounting · Automation of Accounting Process · Transaction Processing System
27	Computerised Accounting Softwares	Meaning and Need for Accounting Software · Types of Accounting Software · Ready to Use Software: Features, Advantages and Disadvantages
28	Sample of Accounting Project Work	Project Work Structure and Marks · Accounting Cycle Project · Key Accounting Terms and Viva Points

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