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 & Accounting
Chapter 2: Accounting Principles, Concepts and Conventions
Chapter 3: Accounting Equation and Double Entry System
Chapter 4: Journal and Subsidiary Books
Chapter 5: Ledger, Posting and Trial Balance
Chapter 6: Cash Book and Bank Reconciliation Statement
Chapter 7: Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes
Chapter 8: Rectification of Errors and Adjusting Entries
Chapter 9: Depreciation: Methods and Accounting Treatment
Chapter 10: Provisions, Reserves and Contingent Liabilities
Chapter 11: Partnership Fundamentals and Profit Sharing
Chapter 12: Admission of a Partner: Revaluation and Goodwill
Chapter 13: Retirement and Death of a Partner: Adjustment and Settlement
Chapter 14: Dissolution of Partnership: Accounts and Settlement
Chapter 15: Issue, Allotment and Forfeiture of Shares
Chapter 16: Issue and Redemption of Debentures
Chapter 17: Company Final Accounts: Preparation and Adjustments
Chapter 18: Trading, Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet (with Adjustments)
Chapter 19: Financial Statement Analysis: Ratios and Interpretation
Chapter 20: Cash Flow Statement: Preparation and Analysis

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Book Keeping & Accountancy?

The Book Keeping & Accountancy syllabus has 20 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.