1️⃣ 0–5 min: Introduce salvage value and the need for Average Clause in fire insurance.
2️⃣ 5–15 min: Explain step-by-step method for computing loss of stock and claim amount.
3️⃣ 15–30 min: Solve numerical examples involving salvage value & underinsurance (Average Clause).
4️⃣ 30–40 min: Practice variations – correct/incorrect GP%, valuation errors, stock estimation.
5️⃣ 40–45 min: Recap formulas and discuss 5 important exam questions.
Accounting for Business (3rd ed) — A textbook focused on how accounting supports business decision-making and is suitable for non-specialist managers and business students. Goodreads
Accounting for Business Studies by Aneirin Owen — Integrates accounting with business & management studies, emphasising the commercial context. Routledge
Business Accounting (v.2.0) (free online text) — Covers many fundamental accounting topics; good for self-study. 2012 Books
Accounting, The Language of Business by JoAnn Wood — Openly-licensed, explains accounting as a communication tool in business. Boise State Pressbooks
Open Textbook Library: “Accounting Principles: A Business Perspective” and others — free downloadable textbooks covering core accounting topics. Open Educational Resources
Guides listing recommended books for accounting and business: e.g., “Business Recommended Reading by Subject: Accounting”. BYU Library Guides+1
Articles on accounting fundamentals: e.g., “What Is Accounting? | Introduction to Business” explains accounting as the language of business.
Define salvage value. How does it affect the computation of loss of stock?
What is the average clause? Explain with a numerical example.
Explain the steps in calculating a fire insurance claim for stock.
How is stock on the date of fire estimated using gross profit?
A stock worth ₹1,80,000 is insured for ₹1,20,000. Loss is ₹80,000 and salvage is ₹10,000. Compute claim.