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Meaning, Objectives and Terminology of Accounting — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 9 · Commercial Studies

What Meaning, Objectives and Terminology of Accounting covers in ICSE Class 9 Commercial Studies: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 9 Commercial Studies · 2026-27

Topics in Meaning, Objectives and Terminology of Accounting

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1. Meaning of Accounting

  • Accounting means keeping an account of money received and money spent.
  • Accounting records only financial transactions, not non-monetary matters such as conflicts.
  • Accounting is both an art and a science because it uses principles as well as skill.
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2. Meaning of Book-keeping and Its Relation to Accounting

  • Book-keeping is the art of recording business dealings in a set of book.
  • Book-keeping is the science and art of correctly recording business transactions that result in transfer of money or money's worth.
  • Book-keeping is the art of recording the monetary aspect of commercial or financial transactions.
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3. Objectives, Need, Relevance, and Limitations of Accounting

  • The main objective of accounting is to maintain a systematic and up-to-date record of all financial transactions.
  • Accounting helps in calculating profit or loss for a period.
  • Accounting helps to know the financial position of a business through the balance sheet.
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4. Meaning and Classification of Accounts

  • An account is a record of business transactions concerning a person, firm, asset, income, or expense.
  • An account has two sides: Debit on the left and Credit on the right.
  • Ledger accounts are classified into three categories: personal accounts, real accounts, and nominal accounts.

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Central concept: Accounting

Meaning of AccountingFeatures of AccountingBook-keepingAccountancyObjectives of AccountingNeed and Relevance of AccountingLimitations of AccountingMeaning and Classification of Accounts

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Key topics in Meaning, Objectives and Terminology of Accounting include Meaning of Accounting, Meaning of Book-keeping and Its Relation to Accounting, Objectives, Need, Relevance, and Limitations of Accounting, Meaning and Classification of Accounts. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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