2. Definitions
Accounting is the art of recording,
classifying and summarizing in a
significant manner and in terms of
money, transactions and events
which are, in part at least, of a
financial character, and interpreting
the results thereof
Book keeping is the science and art
of correctly recording in the books of
account, all those business
transactions that results in the
transfer of money or money’s worth
3. Users of Financial information
Managers
Owners
Investors
Government and regulatory authority
Banks and Financial institutions
Suppliers
Employees
Researchers
The public
4. Objectives of Accounting
To keep systematic record
To ascertain the result of
operations
To ascertain financial position of
the business
To protect business property
To facilitate rational decision
making
5. Role and activities of an
Accountant
He is a one who Is engage in accounts
keeping
He is functionary who aids control
He is fiscal adviser
He verifies, authenticates, and certifies the
accounts of an entity
He produce an income statement and
balance sheet for an accounting period
He is a professional whose primary duties
are concerned with information
management for internal and external use
7. Accounting Concepts
These are the basic assumptions upon which the science of
accounting is based
Business entity concept
Money measurement concept
Going concern concept
Cost concept
Accrual concept
Concept of conservatism
Materiality concept
Consistency concept
Periodicity concept