Meaning of Promissory Note
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Meaning of Promissory Note: A Promissory note is:
an instrument in writing,
not being a bank note or currency note,
containing an unconditional undertaking (promise)
signed by the maker (promisor)
to pay a certain sum of money only to a certain person or to the order of a certain
person.
Under section 31(2) of the Reserve Bank of India Act a promissory note cannot be made
payable to bearer except by RBI &/or Central Government.
About This Chapter: Special Transactions
Paper
Paper 1: Accounting
Weightage
15-20%
Key Topics
Bills of Exchange, Consignment, Average Due Date
This chapter covers Bills of Exchange, Consignment, Average Due Date and is part of Paper 1: Accounting in the CA Foundation exam.
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This topic carries 15-20% weightage. Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorizing.
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