In a non-integrated accounting system two different sets of accounting records are maintained for Financial Accounting and Cost Accounting purposes. This system is also called as 'cost ledger accounting system'. The Cost Accounts are also maintained in double entry bookkeeping as in the case of Financial Accounts. The non-integrated system of accounting is followed in the following situations when: (a) [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Benefits of Integrated Accounting System 2. Prerequisites for Integration of Accounts 3. Accounting Entries under Both Methods. CIMA defines that "integrated accounting system refers to the interlocking of the financial and cost accounting systems to ensure all relevant expenditure is absorbed into the cost accounts. Under this accounting system transactions are classified [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between non-integral system and integral system. Difference # Non-Integral System: 1. Two separate sets of account books are maintained—one to record cost transactions and the other to record financial transactions. 2. Cost Ledger is maintained. 3. Control Accounts are opened in the Cost Ledger. 4. There are two figures of profit [...]