Book excerpt: Principles of Financial Accounting provides a clear exposition of the concepts, procedures and techniques of accounting, a subject area that is constantly evolving to meet the growing and dynamic demands of business and industry. Keeping pace with the procedures and techniques is a must for every student planning a career in accounting. With this in view, the University of Delhi has restructured its courses and tried to give a new orientation to commerce education by introducing a new four-year B Com (Hons) course. This book is primarily written keeping in view the requirements of students preparing for this course. KEY FEATURES • Simple and reader-friendly text • Blends the concept and practical applications of accounting • Covers the latest concepts, procedures and techniques • Practical problems with short answers for practice