Revision Notes for CBSE Class 11 Accountancy Chapter-9 - Free PDF Download
FAQs on Financial Statements - II Class 11 Notes CBSE Accountancy Chapter 9 (Free PDF Download)
1. What is the best sequence for a quick revision of the Financial Statements - II chapter?
For an effective quick revision, follow this sequence: First, recap the need for adjustments to understand their purpose. Then, review the treatment of each key adjustment one by one: Closing Stock, Outstanding/Prepaid Expenses, Accrued/Unearned Income, Depreciation, Bad Debts, and Provisions. Finally, trace how these adjustments impact the Trading and Profit & Loss Account and the Balance Sheet by reviewing a solved comprehensive problem.
2. What are the main adjustment items I should summarise from these Class 11 Accountancy revision notes?
When making a summary for Chapter 9, focus on the accounting treatment for the following key adjustment items as per the CBSE 2025-26 syllabus:
- Closing Stock
- Outstanding Expenses and Prepaid Expenses
- Accrued Income and Income Received in Advance
- Depreciation
- Bad Debts, Provision for Doubtful Debts, and Provision for Discount on Debtors
- Manager’s Commission
- Interest on Capital
3. Why is it so important to remember the 'dual effect' of each adjustment during revision?
Remembering the dual effect is crucial because every adjustment impacts two places in the final accounts. For example, an outstanding expense is added to the relevant expense in the Trading or P&L Account and is also shown on the liabilities side of the Balance Sheet. Forgetting one part of the entry will result in an incorrect profit or loss calculation and an unbalanced Balance Sheet, failing to provide a true and fair view of the business's financial position.
4. How do the adjustments in this chapter connect to the fundamental 'accrual' and 'matching' principles of accounting?
The adjustments are the practical application of these core principles. The matching principle requires that expenses incurred to earn revenue in an accounting period are matched against that revenue. Adjustments for items like outstanding expenses and prepaid expenses ensure this. The accrual principle dictates that transactions are recorded when they occur, not when cash is exchanged. Adjustments for accrued income and income received in advance directly apply this concept.
5. What common mistakes should I look out for when revising the practical problems in this chapter?
During revision, be cautious of these common errors:
- Forgetting the dual impact: Applying an adjustment in the P&L Account but forgetting it in the Balance Sheet.
- Calculation errors: Especially with Manager's Commission (before vs. after charging) and Provision for Discount on Debtors.
- Incorrect placement: Placing an item on the wrong side of an account or the Balance Sheet.
- Ignoring trial balance items: Overlooking adjustments already given within the trial balance, such as 'Further Bad Debts'.
6. For a quick recap, what is the key difference between 'Provision for Doubtful Debts' and 'Provision for Discount on Debtors'?
The key difference lies in what they are calculated on. Provision for Doubtful Debts is created as a percentage of total Sundry Debtors (after deducting any further bad debts) to account for potential non-payment. In contrast, Provision for Discount on Debtors is calculated only on 'good' debtors, which is the amount remaining after deducting both further bad debts and the new provision for doubtful debts.
7. How should I revise the calculation for Manager's Commission to avoid confusion?
To revise this concept, remember the two scenarios:
1. On profit before charging commission: This is a simple percentage calculation. Formula: Net Profit (before commission) × (Rate/100).
2. On profit after charging commission: Here, the commission is an expense that reduces the profit on which it is calculated. Formula: Net Profit (before commission) × (Rate / (100 + Rate)). Always check the question to see which method is required.
8. How can I use a concept map for a faster revision of Financial Statements - II?
To create a useful concept map, place 'Final Accounts with Adjustments' at the center. Create main branches for 'Trading A/c', 'P&L A/c', and 'Balance Sheet'. Then, for each adjustment like 'Prepaid Expenses', draw sub-branches showing its treatment: 'Less from Expense in P&L A/c' and 'Show on Assets side of Balance Sheet'. This visual tool helps quickly recall the dual effects of all adjustments.

















