Accounting for Depreciation – Meaning – Characteristics – Causes – Objectives – Basic factors affecting the amount of depreciation - Methods of providing Depreciation – Reserves and Provisions.
Single Entry System – Meaning and features – Limitations – Difference between Double entry and Single entry – Difference between Balance sheet and Statement of affairs - Statement of affairs method and Conversion method. Departmental Accounting: Meaning – Need – Advantages – Distinction between Departments and Branches – Methods and Techniques of Departmental Accounting.
Hire Purchase System: Definition – Important Terms – Features. Installment Purchase System: Features – Distinction between Hire Purchase and Installment System - Accounting treatment for Hire Purchase System. Royalty accounts: Meaning – Treatment in final accounts – Accounting treatment (Excluding sub lease).
Partnership: Definition – Partnership Deed. Admission of a Partner: Introduction – Adjustment in Profit Sharing Ratio - Treatment of Goodwill – Revaluation of Assets and Liabilities - Division of Profit - Fixed and Fluctuating Capital.
Retirement and Death of Partner – Introduction – Accounting Problems - Calculation of Gaining Ratio – Distinction between Sacrificing Ratio and Gaining Ratio - Revaluation of Assets and Liabilities - Treatment of Goodwill. Insolvency of a Partner – Rule in Garner Vs Murray - Piecemeal Distribution.
Reference Book:
1. Advanced Accountancy - S.P.Jain & K.L.Narang,Kalyan Publishers, New Delhi, 2012 2. Advanced Accountancy – M.A. Arulanandham, Himalaya Publishing House, New Delhi, 2008 3. Advanced Accountancy – S.N.Maheswari & S.K. Maheswari, Vikas – New Delhi, 2009
Text Book:
1. Financial Accounting - T.S.Reddy & A.Murthy, Margham publications, Chennai, Reprint 2012