Class 12 AccountancyChapter Summaries
10 chapters · Quick revision in under 3 minutes per chapter
Accounting for Partnership Firms — Fundamentals
Covers partnership deed, fixed and fluctuating capitals, profit and loss appropriation account, past adjustments, and guarantee of profits.
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Reconstitution of Partnership — Admission
Covers admission of a new partner, calculation of new profit sharing ratio, sacrificing ratio, goodwill treatment, revaluation of assets and liabilities, and capital adjustment.
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Reconstitution — Retirement and Death
Covers gaining ratio, goodwill treatment on retirement, revaluation, settlement of retiring partner's account, and treatment on death of a partner.
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Dissolution of Partnership Firm
Covers modes of dissolution, Realisation Account, and settlement of accounts. The difference between dissolution of partnership and dissolution of firm is important.
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Share Capital
Covers types of shares, issue of shares at par/premium/discount, calls in arrears and advance, forfeiture and reissue of shares. Journal entries for each are critical.
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Debentures
Covers types of debentures, issue (at par/premium/discount), redemption methods (at par/premium, sinking fund, own debentures), and interest payment.
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Financial Statements of a Company
Covers the format of Statement of Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet as per Schedule III of Companies Act. Adjustments like depreciation, outstanding/prepaid items, and tax are included.
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Analysis of Financial Statements
Covers objectives, tools (comparative, common size), and limitations of financial analysis. Comparative and common size statements are exam favourites.
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Accounting Ratios
Covers liquidity, solvency, profitability, and activity ratios. Quick ratio, debt-equity ratio, gross profit ratio, and inventory turnover are commonly asked in exams.
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Cash Flow Statement
Covers operating, investing, and financing activities. Preparation of cash flow statement using indirect method is a full question in board exams.
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