17 Replies
CA.CWA.Venkatesh Repala
(CA CWA;(CS PROFESSIONAL))
(1231 Points)
Replied 18 December 2010
I always prefer Pattabhi ram.
Devi Kala
(Chartered Accountant)
(359 Points)
Replied 18 December 2010
For Self study, SD Bala & Pattabhiram is best... I too have the same book ... It gives u a good conceptual knowlege... While u read the book, u will feel that some one is teaching u...
Jeetendra
(Professional)
(833 Points)
Replied 19 December 2010
Plz guyz, I need some more support....
My decision will be based on ur views.....
So plz tell me fast which book should I go for & why....
Jithin
(Learner)
(1057 Points)
Replied 19 December 2010
Dear Jeetendra, I am referring Pattabhiraman. Have given below some of its merits & demerits.
Merits
1)Ideal book for self study.
2)Explains concepts really well.
3)Language is very simple & clear. This book is a pleasure to read.
4)When we read this book, we get the feeling that we are actually attending classes.
5)After explaining each concept, there is one simple problem based on that concept. This helps in really understanding the concepts.
Drawbacks
1)The problems given at the end of each chapter(except capital budgeting) are very simple. We dont get such simple problems in exams.
2)For the theory part, u cant rely on this book(theory is covered upto 20-30 marks in the exams, so is very important).
3)Some of the solutions in the book contradict with those given in the compilation.
My Opinion
Since u are doing self study, buy Pattabhiraman. In my opinion, its a must have for every student doing self study. But dont rely fully on it. Use it to understand concepts but do problems from compilation. If u can afford, also buy any book containing lots of problems(e.g.Paduka) & practise solving problems thereunder. For theory, u may refer to our module(if u have enough patience & endurance). If u are buying a book for problem solving purpose, u can refer that book for theory too(ensure that the book u are buying deals with both theory & problems).
Note:I havent read AN Sridhar so cant comment on it. Have heard that this book expains concepts well & have good number of problems.
Regards,
Jithin
CA.ViVeK M ACA
(ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT)
(28544 Points)
Replied 19 December 2010
You can refer V Pattabi Ram book..it is a better book. You can also refer aditya jain book for this subject it is also a right choice. makkar sir book is also a good one
Jeetendra
(Professional)
(833 Points)
Replied 20 December 2010
Thank u Venkatesh & Devi...
Thanx Jithin for the detailed analysis & Thank u Vivek Sir for ur valuable suggestion....
@ Vivek Sir: Is Makkar Sir's Book available in soft copy???
Jeetendra
(Professional)
(833 Points)
Replied 05 February 2011
Can anyone plz upload Makkar Sir's notes ???
Sushant Lohani
(CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT)
(1051 Points)
Replied 05 February 2011
Aditya jain's book can be downloaded from his website.Email to his company;they will mail u back the books.
Rahul Bansal
(Finalist)
(35929 Points)
Replied 19 December 2011
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mannoj
(striving for success)
(501 Points)
Replied 19 December 2011
for concept wise - pattabhi
and
for problems- sridhar.
regards
Ellaalan
(Manager)
(51 Points)
Replied 22 December 2011
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amit kumar
(CA-Final)
(104 Points)
Replied 09 July 2014
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