Book Keeping & Accountancy — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Book Keeping & Accountancy — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Introduction to Book Keeping & Accountancy
Chapter 2: Double-entry Book-Keeping System: Meaning and Fundamentals
Chapter 3: Source Documents and the Accounting Cycle
Chapter 4: Journal
Chapter 5: Subsidiary Books
Chapter 6: Ledger
Chapter 7: Bank Reconciliation Statement
Chapter 8: Trial Balance
Chapter 9: Errors and Their Rectification
Chapter 10: Depreciation
Chapter 11: Provisions and Reserves
Chapter 12: Financial Statements of a Proprietary Concern
Chapter 13: Computer in Accounting

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Book Keeping & Accountancy?

The Book Keeping & Accountancy syllabus has 13 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Book Keeping & Accountancy chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Book Keeping & Accountancy syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official Maharashtra Board portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Book Keeping & Accountancy faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Book Keeping & Accountancy — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Book Keeping & Accountancy study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.