Financial Accounting presents the fundamental principles and concepts of accounting. Accounting conventions which are in vogue throughout the world, have been discussed in the book. Single-entry system played a very important role in accounting, which gradually paved way for a refined form of double-entry system. This aspect has been discussed at length. Concept of trading account, profit and loss account and balance sheet have been explained with appropriate illustrations. Fundamental concepts of hire purchase, calculation of interest, and risks involved in hire purchases have been explained. Concepts of royalty, rent, lease, and preparation of accounts have been elucidated with appropriate examples. In the recent times many proprietorship and partnership firms are converting themselves into private limited companies for various reasons. The book tries to explain the process of conversion of a partnership concern into a private limited company. Care has been taken to incorporate the latest company law amendments regarding it.