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NIOS · Class 12 · Accountancy

What Journal covers in NIOS Class 12 Accountancy: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 12 Accountancy syllabus.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 12 Accountancy · 2026-27

Topics in Journal

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1. Journal: Meaning and Definition

  • Journal is a book of accounts in which all day-to-day business transactions are recorded in chronological order (date-wise)
  • Also known as the 'Book of Original Entry' or 'Book of Primary Entry' because it is the first place where transactions are recorded
  • Every business transaction is recorded first in the Journal before being transferred (posted) to the Ledger
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2. Format and Columns of Journal

  • The Journal has a standard columnar format with 5 main columns
  • Column 1: Date - Records the date of transaction (year written once at top, then date and month)
  • Column 2: Particulars - Contains the account names with debit indication, creditor name with 'To', and narration
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3. Process of Journalising (Step-by-Step)

  • Step 1: Identify the Accounts - Determine which two or more accounts are affected by the transaction
  • Step 2: Recognize Account Types - Classify each affected account (Asset, Liability, Capital, Revenue, or Expense)
  • Step 3: Apply Debit-Credit Rules - Use the rules based on account type to determine which account to debit and which to credit
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4. Simple and Compound Journal Entries

  • Simple Journal Entry: Affects only two accounts - one debit and one credit
  • Compound Journal Entry (also called Combined Entry): Affects more than two accounts
  • Three types of compound entries: (1) One debit, multiple credits; (2) Multiple debits, one credit; (3) Multiple debits, multiple credits

Key Concepts

A journal is a columnar bookA journal has 5 main columnsJournalizing involves four stepsA simple journal entry affects onlyA compound entry affects more than

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What are the important topics in Journal for NIOS Class 12 Accountancy?
Key topics in Journal include Journal: Meaning and Definition, Format and Columns of Journal, Process of Journalising (Step-by-Step), Simple and Compound Journal Entries. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Journal for the NIOS Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Journal. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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