An Introduction to Accountancy  (English, Paperback, Maheshwari S. N.)

The unique feature of this book that makes it popular among students in the simplicity of presentation of theory, which enables them to solve practical problems in accounting with ease. The main strengths of this book are its plentiful illustrative examples and end-of-chapter exercises with answers. The wide coverage and user-friendly approach help the book meet total requirements of the students of B.Com, M.Com, MBA, CA, ICWA and CS in accounting.

Salient Features

• Lists up Learning Objectives for each chapter
• Lists up Key Terms at the end of each chapter
• Separately asks Objective Questions and Essay type questions
• Provides about 400 illustrations with working note
• Over 440 practical problems along with answers
• Questions from University, CA, ICWA and ICS examinations

New In The Tenth Edition

• A new topic on ‘lease accounting’ in Chapter 3 of Section II
• Accounting Standard 29: Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
• Preface to the Statement of Accounting Standards (Revised 2004)
• Amendments in the Companies Act, 1956 through the Companies (Second amendment) Act, 2002
• Amendments in the Negotiable Instruments Act, through Negotiable Instruments (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2002
• Amendments in Schedule XIII, concerning managerial remuneration
• Enactment of the Finance Act, 2003
• Implications of Accounting Standard 26: Intangible Assets and Accounting Standard 10: Accounting for Fixed Assets