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Introduction to Tally

NIOS · Class 10 · Accountancy

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Topics in Introduction to Tally

1

Meaning of Tally

  • Tally is a financial accounting software package designed by Tally Solutions.
  • It is used by over 2 million users in 90 countries.
  • Tally ERP 9 is the latest version to date.
2

Features of Tally

  • Tally maintains primary books of accounts like Cash Book and Bank Book.
  • Tally maintains registers like Purchase Register, Sales Register and Journal Registers.
  • Tally maintains statements of accounts including Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss A/c, Trial Balance, Cash Flow, Stock Statement, and Ratio Analysis.
3

Getting Started with Tally

  • Tally.ERP 9 is installed on the computer before use.
  • The user can specify the data directory location and install the program file on any drive.
  • It does not take more than a minute to install Tally.ERP 9 on the local hard disk and uses up only about 40 MB of space.
4

Creating a Company in Tally

  • After installing Tally, the first task is to create a company.
  • In Tally, the term company signifies an entity for which an independent set of accounts is maintained.
  • A company may be a company, a partnership firm, an industry, or even a branch office.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Tally as an accounting software package for recording business transactions and preparing accounts automatically

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Introduction to Tally covers several key topics that are frequently asked in NIOS Class 10 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Introduction to Tally — NIOS Class 10 Accountancy?
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