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Bills of Exchange — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 11 · Accountancy

What Bills of Exchange covers in ICSE Class 11 Accountancy: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Accountancy syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 11 Accountancy · 2026-27

Topics in Bills of Exchange

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1. Meaning and Nature of Negotiable Instruments

  • Credit is the life blood of modern business.
  • Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes and Cheques are used as credit instruments.
  • In India these instruments are known as Hundis and are written in Indian languages.
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2. Bill of Exchange

  • A bill of exchange is a written order, not a request.
  • It must be unconditional.
  • It is signed by the drawer and accepted by the drawee.
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3. Promissory Note

  • A promissory note is a written promise to pay.
  • It is signed by the maker.
  • It has only two parties: maker and payee.
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4. Cheque

  • A cheque is a bill of exchange drawn on a specified banker and payable only on demand.
  • The drawee in a cheque is always a bank.
  • A cheque need not be accepted.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Bills of Exchange as a negotiable credit instrument used for written, unconditional payment promises and orders

Negotiable instrumentsBill of ExchangePromissory NoteChequeParties to billsAccounting treatmentTransfer of billsDishonour of bill

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What are the important topics in Bills of Exchange for ICSE Class 11 Accountancy?
Key topics in Bills of Exchange include Meaning and Nature of Negotiable Instruments, Bill of Exchange, Promissory Note, Cheque. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Bills of Exchange for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 63 practice questions on Bills of Exchange. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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