Book excerpt: This book has been primarily designed to meet the needs of B.Com. first semester students for the Panjab University, Chandigarh. It comprehensively covers the major course, namely, Principles of Financial Accounting. The book acquaints the students to acquire conceptual knowledge of financial accounting and to impart skills for recording various kinds of business transactions. Topics like Financial Accounting Standards, Financial Statements, Branch Accounting, Departmental Accounts, Consignment Accounts, Joint Venture Accounts, Partnership Accounts and Royalty Accounts have been aptly discussed in a lucid manner.