Fundamentals of Accounting
Accounting is the process of recording, classifying, summarizing, and interpreting financial transactions of a business. It helps in tracking income, expenses, assets, and liabilities to provide a clear picture of the financial health of an organization. The fundamental principles of accounting include the Business Entity Concept, which separates the business from its owner; the Going Concern Concept, assuming the business will continue indefinitely; the Money Measurement Concept, recording only monetary transactions; and the Consistency Concept, applying accounting methods uniformly over time. These principles ensure accuracy, reliability, and transparency in financial reporting, aiding decision-making for stakeholders.