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Accounting Terms — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Accountancy

What Accounting Terms covers in NIOS Class 10 Accountancy: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Accountancy syllabus.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Accountancy · 2026-27

Topics in Accounting Terms

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1. Core Accounting Terms

  • Capital is the amount invested by the owners in the business.
  • Capital is also called owner's equity.
  • Owner's equity represents the owner's investment or stake in the assets of the business.
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2. Classification of Assets and Liabilities

  • Fixed assets are acquired not for resale but to increase the earning capacity of the business.
  • Examples of fixed assets are land, building, machinery, computer, furniture, vehicles and live stock.
  • Current assets are retained to be converted into cash within a short period of time, usually one year.
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3. Revenue, Expense, Expenditure, Profit and Loss

  • Revenue refers to the inflow of money or other assets from the sale of goods or services or from the use of money.
  • Revenue is the amount realized or receivable from the sale of goods.
  • Amount received from sale of assets or borrowing a loan is not revenue.
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4. Purchases, Sales, Stock, Debtors and Creditors

  • Purchases always refer to purchases of merchandise.
  • Purchases means goods and services in which the firm deals.
  • Purchases of cars for an automobile dealer are purchases.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Accounting Terms

CapitalDrawingsAssetsLiabilityRevenueExpenseExpenditureProfit

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What are the important topics in Accounting Terms for NIOS Class 10 Accountancy?
Key topics in Accounting Terms include Core Accounting Terms, Classification of Assets and Liabilities, Revenue, Expense, Expenditure, Profit and Loss, Purchases, Sales, Stock, Debtors and Creditors. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Accounting Terms for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 74 practice questions on Accounting Terms. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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