📘 An Introduction to Accountancy: As per UGC and NEP 2020 (14th Edition) | Dr. S. N. Maheshwari, CA Sharad K. Maheshwari & Dr. Suneel K. Maheshwari | Vikas Publishing | Edition 2025

An Introduction to Accountancy by Dr. S. N. Maheshwari, CA Sharad K. Maheshwari, and Dr. Suneel K. Maheshwari, published by Vikas Publishing, is a comprehensive and student-friendly textbook designed in accordance with the UGC guidelines and NEP 2020 framework. The 14th Edition provides a systematic understanding of accounting principles, accounting concepts, journal entries, ledger posting, trial balance, subsidiary books, bank reconciliation, depreciation, financial statements, partnership accounts, company accounts, and modern accounting practices. With a practical approach, illustrations, accounting problems, and examination-oriented content, this book is highly useful for B.Com., BBA, undergraduate commerce students, management students, and accounting learners.

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🏢 Publisher: Vikas Publishing

✍️ Authors: Dr. S. N. Maheshwari, CA Sharad K. Maheshwari & Dr. Suneel K. Maheshwari

📚 Edition: 14th Edition | 2025

📖 Category: Accountancy | Financial Accounting | Commerce | B.Com. | BBA | NEP 2020

🎯 Suitable For: B.Com. Students | BBA Students | Commerce Students | Management Students | Undergraduate Students | Accounting Beginners | UGC/University Exam Aspirants

🚀 Why This Book is Important

👉 One fundamental principle:

📌 "Accounting provides a systematic framework for recording, classifying, summarising, and interpreting financial transactions for effective business decision-making."

👉 This book helps readers learn:

✔️ Accounting Principles & Concepts

✔️ Journal & Ledger

✔️ Trial Balance

✔️ Bank Reconciliation

✔️ Depreciation

✔️ Final Accounts

📌 Accounting Concepts + Book-Keeping + Financial Statements + Practical Problems = Complete Foundation in Accountancy

📖  Description (Complete Guide to Accountancy)

🔹 1. Introduction to Accountancy

✔️ Covers:

• Meaning of Accounting

• Objectives of Accounting

• Functions of Accounting

• Scope of Accounting

• Accounting as an Information System

• Users of Accounting Information

✔️ Builds a strong foundation for understanding the role of accounting in business and financial decision-making.

🔹 2. Accounting Concepts & Principles

✔️ Covers:

• Accounting Principles

• Accounting Concepts

• Accounting Conventions

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

• Accounting Standards

• Basic Accounting Assumptions

✔️ Helps students understand the theoretical foundation behind accounting practices.

🔹 3. Accounting Equation & Double Entry System

✔️ Covers:

• Accounting Equation

• Assets

• Liabilities

• Capital

• Revenue

• Expenses

• Double Entry Book-Keeping

✔️ Explains the fundamental relationship between business transactions and financial position.

🔹 4. Journal & Ledger

✔️ Covers:

• Journal Entries

• Rules of Debit & Credit

• Ledger Accounts

• Posting

• Balancing of Accounts

• Opening Entries

• Adjustment Entries

✔️ Provides extensive practice for recording and classifying business transactions.

🔹 5. Subsidiary Books & Cash Book

✔️ Covers:

• Cash Book

• Petty Cash Book

• Purchase Book

• Sales Book

• Purchase Return Book

• Sales Return Book

✔️ Explains systematic recording of recurring business transactions.

🔹 6. Trial Balance & Rectification of Errors

✔️ Covers:

• Preparation of Trial Balance

• Types of Accounting Errors

• Rectification of Errors

• Suspense Account

• Accounting Adjustments

✔️ Helps students develop accuracy in accounting records and identify common accounting mistakes.

🔹 7. Bank Reconciliation Statement

✔️ Covers:

• Bank Reconciliation Statement

• Causes of Differences

• Adjustments

• Reconciliation Procedures

• Practical Problems

✔️ Provides a clear understanding of differences between cash book and bank statement balances.

🔹 8. Depreciation & Valuation of Assets

✔️ Covers:

• Meaning of Depreciation

• Causes of Depreciation

• Straight Line Method

• Written Down Value Method

• Asset Disposal

• Depreciation Accounting

✔️ Explains practical methods of calculating and recording depreciation.

🔹 9. Final Accounts & Financial Statements

✔️ Covers:

• Trading Account

• Profit & Loss Account

• Balance Sheet

• Adjustments

• Closing Entries

• Financial Position

✔️ Helps students prepare and interpret basic financial statements of business entities.

🔹 10. Partnership & Company Accounting

✔️ Covers:

• Partnership Accounts

• Admission of Partner

• Retirement of Partner

• Dissolution

• Company Accounts

• Share Capital

✔️ Introduces accounting procedures related to partnership firms and companies.

🔹 11. Academic & Professional Relevance

✔️ Useful for:

• B.Com.

• BBA

• Commerce

• Management

• Undergraduate Accountancy

• Business Studies

✔️ Designed to support the academic requirements of students studying accounting under UGC and NEP 2020-oriented curricula.

🔹 12. Trusted Educational Resource

✔️ Published by Vikas Publishing

✔️ Written by Dr. S. N. Maheshwari, CA Sharad K. Maheshwari & Dr. Suneel K. Maheshwari

✔️ 14th Edition

✔️ NEP 2020-Oriented

✔️ Concept-Oriented Learning

✔️ Student-Friendly Language

✔️ Examination-Focused Content

🔹 13. Practical Learning Approach

✔️ Encourages:

• Accounting Problem Solving

• Journal Entry Practice

• Ledger Preparation

• Trial Balance Preparation

• Financial Statement Preparation

• Interpretation of Accounting Information

✔️ Combines accounting theory with numerical exercises and practical illustrations.

⭐ Why This Book is Highly Recommended

✔️ Comprehensive introduction to financial accounting and book-keeping

✔️ Covers accounting concepts, principles, journal, ledger, trial balance, depreciation, and financial statements

✔️ Provides extensive practical problems for developing accounting skills

✔️ Suitable for students following UGC and NEP 2020 academic frameworks

✔️ Ideal for B.Com., BBA, Commerce, Management, and undergraduate accounting students

✔️ 14th Edition provides an updated learning resource for contemporary undergraduate accountancy studies

👉 This book is an excellent choice for students who want to develop strong conceptual and practical foundations in accountancy for university examinations, higher studies, and professional careers.

🧠 Smart Learning Strategy

✔️ Start with accounting concepts and the double-entry system

✔️ Practice journal entries and ledger posting regularly

✔️ Master trial balance and rectification of errors

✔️ Practice depreciation and bank reconciliation problems

✔️ Learn final accounts through repeated numerical practice

✔️ Revise important accounting concepts before examinations

👉 Golden Rule:

📌 "Strong accounting fundamentals make it easier to understand financial statements, business performance, and advanced accounting concepts."

🎯 Final Verdict

✔️ Comprehensive textbook covering accounting principles, double-entry bookkeeping, journal, ledger, subsidiary books, cash book, trial balance, depreciation, bank reconciliation, and financial statements

✔️ Includes practical accounting problems and examination-oriented learning

✔️ Covers important areas of partnership and company accounting

✔️ Suitable for B.Com., BBA, Commerce, Management, and undergraduate accountancy courses

✔️ Designed with relevance to UGC and NEP 2020

✔️ Highly recommended as a trusted Accountancy textbook from Vikas Publishing

👉 A complete introduction to Accountancy covering accounting concepts, principles, accounting equation, double-entry system, journal entries, ledger, subsidiary books, cash book, trial balance, rectification of errors, bank reconciliation statement, depreciation, final accounts, financial statements, partnership accounts, company accounts, share capital, and practical accounting problems for B.Com., BBA, Commerce, Management, and undergraduate students.

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