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Accounting Concepts

NIOS · Class 12 · Accountancy

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Overview and Meaning of Accounting Concepts

  • Accounting concepts are basic assumptions, rules and principles used as the basis for recording business transactions.
  • The main objective is to maintain uniformity and consistency in accounting records.
  • These concepts are universally accepted as they have been developed through years of practical experience.
2

Business Entity Concept

  • The business enterprise and its owner are treated as two separate and independent entities for accounting purposes.
  • Business transactions and owner's personal transactions are kept strictly separate.
  • When the owner invests money in the business, it is recorded as a LIABILITY of the business towards the owner (called Capital).
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Money Measurement Concept

  • Only those transactions that can be expressed in terms of money (in rupees in India) are recorded in the books of accounts.
  • Transactions that cannot be expressed in monetary terms are NOT recorded, even if they affect the business.
  • Examples of recordable transactions: Sale of goods ₹2,00,000; Purchase of raw materials ₹1,00,000; Rent paid ₹10,000.
4

Going Concern Concept

  • A business firm will continue to carry on its activities for an indefinite period of time (it will not close down in the near future).
  • Every business entity has continuity of life — it is not expected to liquidate soon.
  • This is the basis for showing assets at cost (not at liquidation/market value) in the Balance Sheet.

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This foundational concept treats the businessOnly transactions that can be expressedThis concept assumes that every businessThe infinite life of a businessAll assets are recorded in

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