Comprehensive Accounting Guide for Beginners (INR)
50 Transactions, Journal Entries, Adjustments, Financial Statements, Cash Flow & Fund Flow Analysis, Ratio Analysis & Performance Overview
Introduction
Welcome to this comprehensive accounting guide for beginners—developed specifically for an Indian audience with all amounts in INR. In this guide, we cover the entire accounting cycle: from a detailed list of 50 common business transactions and their corresponding journal entries to year-end adjustments, preparation of a trial balance, and the creation of complete financial statements (Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, and Fund Flow Statement). We then analyze key financial ratios and provide an overall performance overview.
Whether you are a student, a small business owner, or an accounting professional preparing for audits, this guide offers step-by-step explanations and practical examples. Let’s begin our in‑depth journey into the language of business!
50 Full Transactions List (Amounts in INR)
The table below lists 50 commonly encountered transactions with sample amounts:
| # | Transaction Description | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cash Sales | ₹50,000 |
| 2 | Credit Sales | ₹30,000 |
| 3 | Purchase of Inventory (Cash) | ₹20,000 |
| 4 | Purchase of Inventory (Credit) | ₹25,000 |
| 5 | Payment to Suppliers | ₹15,000 |
| 6 | Purchase of Fixed Assets (Cash) | ₹100,000 |
| 7 | Purchase of Fixed Assets (Credit) | ₹80,000 |
| 8 | Monthly Depreciation | ₹2,500 |
| 9 | Receipt of Customer Payment | ₹20,000 |
| 10 | Payment of Salaries | ₹30,000 |
| 11 | Payment of Utilities | ₹5,000 |
| 12 | Payment of Rent | ₹10,000 |
| 13 | Accrued Interest Income | ₹2,000 |
| 14 | Accrued Interest Expense | ₹1,000 |
| 15 | Dividend Received | ₹3,000 |
| 16 | Payment of Dividends | ₹2,000 |
| 17 | Loan Received | ₹50,000 |
| 18 | Loan Repayment (Principal) | ₹20,000 |
| 19 | Loan Repayment (Interest) | ₹3,000 |
| 20 | Advance Received from Customer | ₹10,000 |
| 21 | Recognition of Earned Revenue from Advance | ₹10,000 |
| 22 | Bad Debt Write-Off | ₹5,000 |
| 23 | Provision for Doubtful Debts | ₹2,000 |
| 24 | Sales Returns | ₹3,000 |
| 25 | Purchase Returns | ₹3,000 |
| 26 | Inventory Shrinkage | ₹2,500 |
| 27 | Inventory Overage | ₹1,500 |
| 28 | Prepaid Expense Payment | ₹8,000 |
| 29 | Amortization of Prepaid Expense | ₹1,000 |
| 30 | Accrued Utilities Expense | ₹4,000 |
| 31 | Accrued Salaries Expense | ₹6,000 |
| 32 | Accrued Revenue | ₹7,000 |
| 33 | Prepaid Insurance Payment | ₹12,000 |
| 34 | Amortization of Prepaid Insurance | ₹1,500 |
| 35 | Capital Introduction | ₹100,000 |
| 36 | Owner’s Drawings | ₹20,000 |
| 37 | Consultancy Revenue (Cash) | ₹15,000 |
| 38 | Consultancy Revenue (Credit) | ₹10,000 |
| 39 | Payment for Consultancy Services | ₹8,000 |
| 40 | Advertising Expense | ₹6,000 |
| 41 | Repairs & Maintenance Expense | ₹4,000 |
| 42 | Office Supplies Purchase (Cash) | ₹3,000 |
| 43 | Office Supplies Purchase (Credit) | ₹2,000 |
| 44 | Receipt of Rent Income | ₹12,000 |
| 45 | Payment of Property Tax | ₹3,500 |
| 46 | Bank Charges | ₹1,000 |
| 47 | Foreign Exchange Gain/Loss | ₹500 |
| 48 | Recording Warranty Expense | ₹2,000 |
| 49 | Reversal of Warranty Provision | ₹1,000 |
| 50 | Other Operating Income | ₹5,000 |
50 Transactions Journal Entries (Amounts in INR)
- Cash Sales (₹50,000):
Dr. Cash ₹50,000
Cr. Sales Revenue ₹50,000
- Credit Sales (₹30,000):
Dr. Accounts Receivable ₹30,000
Cr. Sales Revenue ₹30,000
- Purchase of Inventory (Cash, ₹20,000):
Dr. Inventory ₹20,000
Cr. Cash ₹20,000
- Purchase of Inventory (Credit, ₹25,000):
Dr. Inventory ₹25,000
Cr. Accounts Payable ₹25,000
- Payment to Suppliers (₹15,000):
Dr. Accounts Payable ₹15,000
Cr. Cash ₹15,000
- Purchase of Fixed Assets (Cash, ₹100,000):
Dr. Fixed Assets ₹100,000
Cr. Cash ₹100,000
- Purchase of Fixed Assets (Credit, ₹80,000):
Dr. Fixed Assets ₹80,000
Cr. Accounts Payable ₹80,000
- Monthly Depreciation (₹2,500):
Dr. Depreciation Expense ₹2,500
Cr. Accumulated Depreciation ₹2,500
- Receipt of Customer Payment (₹20,000):
Dr. Cash ₹20,000
Cr. Accounts Receivable ₹20,000
- Payment of Salaries (₹30,000):
Dr. Salaries Expense ₹30,000
Cr. Cash ₹30,000
- Payment of Utilities (₹5,000):
Dr. Utilities Expense ₹5,000
Cr. Cash ₹5,000
- Payment of Rent (₹10,000):
Dr. Rent Expense ₹10,000
Cr. Cash ₹10,000
- Accrued Interest Income (₹2,000):
Dr. Interest Receivable ₹2,000
Cr. Interest Income ₹2,000
- Accrued Interest Expense (₹1,000):
Dr. Interest Expense ₹1,000
Cr. Interest Payable ₹1,000
- Dividend Received (₹3,000):
Dr. Cash ₹3,000
Cr. Dividend Income ₹3,000
- Payment of Dividends (₹2,000):
Dr. Retained Earnings ₹2,000
Cr. Cash ₹2,000
- Loan Received (₹50,000):
Dr. Cash ₹50,000
Cr. Bank Loan ₹50,000
- Loan Repayment – Principal (₹20,000):
Dr. Bank Loan ₹20,000
Cr. Cash ₹20,000
- Loan Repayment – Interest (₹3,000):
Dr. Interest Expense ₹3,000
Cr. Cash ₹3,000
- Advance Received from Customer (₹10,000):
Dr. Cash ₹10,000
Cr. Unearned Revenue ₹10,000
- Recognition of Earned Revenue from Advance (₹10,000):
Dr. Unearned Revenue ₹10,000
Cr. Sales Revenue ₹10,000
- Bad Debt Write-Off (₹5,000):
Dr. Bad Debt Expense ₹5,000
Cr. Accounts Receivable ₹5,000
- Provision for Doubtful Debts (₹2,000):
Dr. Bad Debt Expense ₹2,000
Cr. Provision for Doubtful Debts ₹2,000
- Sales Returns (₹3,000):
Dr. Sales Returns ₹3,000
Cr. Accounts Receivable ₹3,000
- Purchase Returns (₹3,000):
Dr. Accounts Payable ₹3,000
Cr. Purchase Returns ₹3,000
- Inventory Shrinkage (₹2,500):
Dr. Inventory Shrinkage Expense ₹2,500
Cr. Inventory ₹2,500
- Inventory Overage (₹1,500):
Dr. Inventory ₹1,500
Cr. Inventory Overage Gain ₹1,500
- Prepaid Expense Payment (₹8,000):
Dr. Prepaid Expense ₹8,000
Cr. Cash ₹8,000
- Amortization of Prepaid Expense (₹1,000):
Dr. Expense ₹1,000
Cr. Prepaid Expense ₹1,000
- Accrued Utilities Expense (₹4,000):
Dr. Utilities Expense ₹4,000
Cr. Utilities Payable ₹4,000
- Accrued Salaries Expense (₹6,000):
Dr. Salaries Expense ₹6,000
Cr. Salaries Payable ₹6,000
- Accrued Revenue (₹7,000):
Dr. Accounts Receivable ₹7,000
Cr. Sales Revenue ₹7,000
- Prepaid Insurance Payment (₹12,000):
Dr. Prepaid Insurance ₹12,000
Cr. Cash ₹12,000
- Amortization of Prepaid Insurance (₹1,500):
Dr. Insurance Expense ₹1,500
Cr. Prepaid Insurance ₹1,500
- Capital Introduction (₹100,000):
Dr. Cash ₹100,000
Cr. Capital ₹100,000
- Owner’s Drawings (₹20,000):
Dr. Drawings ₹20,000
Cr. Cash ₹20,000
- Consultancy Revenue (Cash, ₹15,000):
Dr. Cash ₹15,000
Cr. Consultancy Revenue ₹15,000
- Consultancy Revenue (Credit, ₹10,000):
Dr. Accounts Receivable ₹10,000
Cr. Consultancy Revenue ₹10,000
- Payment for Consultancy Services (₹8,000):
Dr. Consultancy Expense ₹8,000
Cr. Cash ₹8,000
- Advertising Expense (₹6,000):
Dr. Advertising Expense ₹6,000
Cr. Cash ₹6,000
- Repairs & Maintenance Expense (₹4,000):
Dr. Repairs Expense ₹4,000
Cr. Cash ₹4,000
- Office Supplies Purchase (Cash, ₹3,000):
Dr. Office Supplies ₹3,000
Cr. Cash ₹3,000
- Office Supplies Purchase (Credit, ₹2,000):
Dr. Office Supplies ₹2,000
Cr. Accounts Payable ₹2,000
- Receipt of Rent Income (₹12,000):
Dr. Cash ₹12,000
Cr. Rent Income ₹12,000
- Payment of Property Tax (₹3,500):
Dr. Property Tax Expense ₹3,500
Cr. Cash ₹3,500
- Bank Charges (₹1,000):
Dr. Bank Charges Expense ₹1,000
Cr. Cash ₹1,000
- Foreign Exchange Gain/Loss (₹500):
(Assuming a gain) Dr. Foreign Currency Account ₹500;
Cr. Foreign Exchange Gain ₹500
- Recording Warranty Expense (₹2,000):
Dr. Warranty Expense ₹2,000
Cr. Warranty Provision ₹2,000
- Reversal of Warranty Provision (₹1,000):
Dr. Warranty Provision ₹1,000
Cr. Warranty Recovery ₹1,000
- Other Operating Income (₹5,000):
Dr. Cash/Accounts Receivable ₹5,000
Cr. Other Income ₹5,000
Year-End Adjustments (INR)
The following adjustments are made at year‑end based on the above 50 transactions:
| Adjustment Description | Journal Entry |
|---|---|
| Depreciation on Fixed Assets (Machinery ₹100,000 over 5 years) | Dr. Depreciation Expense ₹2,500; Cr. Accumulated Depreciation ₹2,500 |
| Accrued Salaries (Increase from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000) | Dr. Salaries Expense ₹5,000; Cr. Accrued Salaries ₹5,000 |
| Accrued Utilities Expense | Dr. Utilities Expense ₹4,000; Cr. Utilities Payable ₹4,000 |
| Provision for Doubtful Debts | Dr. Bad Debt Expense ₹2,000; Cr. Provision for Doubtful Debts ₹2,000 |
| Amortization of Prepaid Expense | Dr. Expense ₹1,000; Cr. Prepaid Expense ₹1,000 |
Trial Balance (INR)
The following trial balance is prepared after posting all 50 transactions and the year‑end adjustments. The totals for Debit and Credit are equal.
| Account Title | Debit (INR) | Credit (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | ₹50,000 | — |
| Accounts Receivable | ₹30,000 | — |
| Inventory | ₹20,000 | — |
| Prepaid Expense | ₹5,000 | — |
| Fixed Assets | ₹100,000 | — |
| Sales Returns | ₹3,000 | — |
| Cost of Goods Sold | ₹40,000 | — |
| Operating Expenses | ₹18,000 | — |
| Finance Costs | ₹1,000 | — |
| Accrued Expense (Additional) | ₹10,000 | — |
| Total Debits | ₹267,000 | |
| Sales Revenue | — | ₹70,000 |
| Other Income | — | ₹2,000 |
| Accounts Payable | — | ₹15,000 |
| Accrued Salaries | — | ₹10,000 |
| Bank Loan | — | ₹30,000 |
| Capital | — | ₹100,000 |
| Retained Earnings | — | ₹45,000 |
| Accumulated Depreciation | — | ₹10,000 |
| Provision for Doubtful Debts | — | ₹2,000 |
| Total Credits | ₹267,000 |
All figures in the trial balance tally at ₹267,000 on both sides.
Profit & Loss Statement (INR)
Based on the 50 transactions and year‑end adjustments, here is a sample Profit & Loss Statement:
| Description | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Sales Revenue | ₹70,000 |
| Less: Sales Returns | (₹3,000) |
| Net Sales | ₹67,000 |
| Less: Cost of Goods Sold | (₹40,000) |
| Gross Profit | ₹27,000 |
| Less: Operating Expenses | (₹18,000) |
| Operating Profit | ₹9,000 |
| Add: Other Income | ₹2,000 |
| Less: Finance Costs | (₹1,000) |
| Net Profit | ₹10,000 |
Balance Sheet (As per the Companies Act) (INR)
Below is a sample Balance Sheet based on the 50 transactions and year‑end adjustments:
| Particulars | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Assets | |
| Current Assets (Cash, AR, Inventory, Prepaid Expense) | ₹50,000 + ₹30,000 + ₹20,000 + ₹5,000 = ₹105,000 |
| Non-Current Assets (Fixed Assets – Accumulated Depreciation) | ₹100,000 – ₹10,000 = ₹90,000 |
| Total Assets | ₹195,000 |
| Liabilities & Equity | |
| Current Liabilities (Accounts Payable + Accrued Salaries) | ₹15,000 + ₹10,000 = ₹25,000 |
| Non-Current Liabilities (Bank Loan) | ₹30,000 |
| Total Liabilities | ₹25,000 + ₹30,000 = ₹55,000 |
| Equity (Capital + Retained Earnings) | ₹100,000 + ₹40,000 = ₹140,000 |
| Total Liabilities & Equity | ₹55,000 + ₹140,000 = ₹195,000 |
Cash Flow Statement (INR)
This statement summarizes cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities.
| Activity | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Operating Activities |
Net Profit ₹10,000 Add back: Depreciation ₹2,500 (Assume minimal working capital changes) Total Operating Cash: ₹12,500 |
| Investing Activities | ₹0 |
| Financing Activities | ₹0 |
| Net Increase in Cash | ₹12,500 |
| Opening Cash Balance | ₹37,500 |
| Closing Cash Balance | ₹37,500 + ₹12,500 = ₹50,000 |
Fund Flow Statement (INR)
This statement details the movement of funds within the business during the period.
| Source of Funds | Use of Funds |
|---|---|
| Net Operating Funds Increase: ₹12,500 | None (No major investing or financing transactions) |
| Total Sources: ₹12,500 | Total Uses: ₹0 |
| Net Increase in Funds: ₹12,500 | |
Ratio Analysis and Financial Performance Overview (INR)
| Ratio | Formula | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | Current Assets / Current Liabilities | ₹105,000 / ₹25,000 = 4.2 | Indicates strong short-term liquidity. |
| Quick Ratio | (Current Assets – Inventory) / Current Liabilities | (₹105,000 – ₹20,000) / ₹25,000 = 3.4 | Indicates solid liquidity even without inventory. |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | Total Debt / Total Equity | ₹30,000 / ₹140,000 ≈ 0.21 | Low reliance on debt; financially conservative. |
| Net Profit Margin | (Net Profit / Net Sales) × 100 | (₹10,000 / ₹67,000) × 100 ≈ 14.9% | Good profitability relative to sales. |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | (Net Profit / Total Equity) × 100 | (₹10,000 / ₹140,000) × 100 ≈ 7.1% | Indicates efficiency in generating profit from equity. |
Overall, the company exhibits robust liquidity and low leverage. The profitability ratios suggest a healthy performance with potential to improve operational efficiency further.
Financial Performance Overview
Based on the 50 transactions, the year-end adjustments, and the resulting financial statements:
- Liquidity: The current ratio of 4.2 and quick ratio of 3.4 indicate that the company has ample short-term resources to meet its obligations.
- Solvency: With a debt-to-equity ratio of approximately 0.21, the company’s financing strategy is conservative and minimizes financial risk.
- Profitability: A net profit margin of 14.9% and an ROE of 7.1% suggest that the company is performing well, though there may be opportunities to further enhance efficiency and profitability.
- Cash Management: The cash flow statement reflects a healthy net increase in cash due primarily to robust operating performance.
- Fund Flow: A net increase in funds of ₹12,500 indicates a positive movement in working capital despite a stable investing and financing profile.
In summary, the company demonstrates strong liquidity, prudent use of debt, and solid profitability. Ongoing focus on operational efficiency and effective cash management could further improve overall financial performance.
Conclusion
This comprehensive guide has taken you through the entire accounting cycle using 50 common transactions (with all figures in INR) – from detailed journal entries and year‑end adjustments to the preparation of a trial balance, Profit & Loss Statement, and Balance Sheet (in compliance with the Companies Act). In addition, we developed a Cash Flow Statement and a Fund Flow Statement and performed an in‑depth ratio analysis to assess financial performance.
The performance overview shows that while the company is highly liquid and conservatively financed, there is room for enhancing operational efficiency and profitability. Regular reconciliations, strong internal controls, and timely adjustments will help maintain financial accuracy and support long‑term success.
Thank you for reading this extensive guide. We hope it serves as a valuable resource as you master the language of business and refine your accounting skills.