Objectives of Accounting are as follows:-

(i)               Systematic recording of transaction: - i.e. Book-Keeping.

(ii)              Ascertainment of results of above recorded transaction.

(iii)             Profit and loss Accounts are prepared for ascertaining results.

(iv)            Ascertainment of financial position of business: - Balance Sheet is prepared.

(v)             Assisting the management for decision making, exercising control, budgeting and forecasting.

(vi)            Providing information to the users for rational decision making:-

(vii)           To know solvency positions    

 

FUNCTION OF ACCOUNTING ARE AS FOLLOWS:-     

1. maintaining systematic accounting records

2. preparation of financial statements

3. meeting legal requirements.

4. Measurement:- It measures past performance of business and shows current financial position.

5. Forecasting:- It helps in forecasting future performance and financial position using past data.

6. Decision-making:- It helps users to take rational decision.

7. Comparison and Evaluation:- It helps in comparing and evaluating financial results of different intervals.

8. Control:- Accounting identifies weakness of system and provides feedback for control.

9. Meeting legal requirements:- Accounting provides necessary information to government to exercise control and collecting tax. Accounting records are accepted as evidence by the court of law.

Book-keeping :- It is a process of recording transaction and events or financial data of business operation in a systematic manner. It is basic function of accounting. In it proper books of account are prepared. 

Objective of book-keeping :- Complete Recording of transaction:- It records all transaction in systematic manner Ascertainment of financial effect on business:- It shows combined effect of transaction made during accounting year.

Distinction between Accounting and Book-keeping  


#ObjectivesofAccountingareasfollows

                   Book-keeping

                Accounting

1.    It is process of recording transaction or events

2.    It is a base for accounting

3.    Financial statements do not form part of this process

4.    Managerial decisions are not taken on the basis of these records

5.    There is no sub-filed of book-keeping

6.    Financial position cannot be known through book-keeping

1.    It is process of summarizing recorded Transactions.

2.    It is considered as language of business

3.    Financial statement are prepared on the basis of book-keeping records

4.    Management takes decision on the basis of these records.

5.    It has several sub-filed like financial Accounting, cost accounting, management accounting etc.

6.    Financial position are ascertained on the basis of accounting records.

Latest Blogs

Salary of a Qualified CMA

Salary of a Qualified CMA


Best Career Option After Class 12th

Best Career Option After Class 12th


Why to choose career in "CMA" ?

The Reasons to Choose a Career in "CMA"


What Is Balance ScoreCard

What Is Balance ScoreCard A balanced scorecard is a strategic management performance metric used to identify and improve various internal business functions and their resulting external outcomes. Balanced scorecards are used to measure and provide feedback to organizations. #BalanceScoreCard


Top Reviews

Introduction to Statistics for CA Foundation

Introduction to Statistics for CA Foundation Business Mathematics, Logical Reasoning and Statistics is designed as per latest CA Foundation syllabus for Paper 3 to provide a firm grounding in the principles, techniques and practice. The book adopts self-study approach and has been written in student-friendly manner. With a blend of conceptual learning and problem-solving approach, it offers in-depth understanding of the basic mathematical and statistical tools. #introductiontostatistics


Chapter X of Companies Act 2013

Chapter X of Companies Act 2013 The company shall place the matter relating to such appointment for ratification by members at every annual general meeting. ... Under the Act, the provisions for rotation of auditors in the listed Company & certain other class of Companies, have been provided for. #chapterxofcompaniesact2013


Relevant sections under the Companies Act, 2013 dealing with fraud and false statements

Relevant sections under the Companies Act, 2013 dealing with fraud and false statements The new parent corporate law “The Companies Act 2013” is mostly ... I am limiting my write-up to the provisions to the Act, and I request the readers to refer relevant rules, if any, before ... in the 2013 Act is the Section 447 dealing with “Punishment for fraud”. ... Section 448


What is Corporate Image

What is Corporate Image A corporate identity or corporate image is the manner in which a corporation, firm or business enterprise presents itself to the public. The corporate identity is typically visualized by branding and with the use of trademarks, but it can also include things like product design, advertising, public relations etc #WhatisCorporateImage


What is Energy Audit

What is Energy Audit An energy audit is an inspection survey and an analysis of energy flows for energy conservation in a building. It may include a process or system to reduce the amount of energy input into the system without negatively affecting the output. #whatisenergyaudit