The book titled Municipal Financial Accounting gives complete process of accounting in Urban Local Bodies in Tamil Nadu. The accounting process adopted after implementing the accrual based double entry accounting system has been elaborated in detail. This book will be useful for the urban functionaries, elected representatives, practitioners, academicians and researchers. Unlike the business entities there are certain peculiar financial transactions in Urban Local Bodies, it is difficult to record them following the accounting principles.
Dr.P.Tamizhselvan is an Associate Professor [Financial Management], in Tamil Nadu Institute of Urban Studies, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Tamil Nadu Institute of Urban Studies is a recognized research institution of Government of Tamil Nadu. Professor Tamizhselvan received his Ph.D in Commerce with Finance specialization from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. Prof Tamizhselvan has taught in B.Com, M.Com., M.C.A., M.Sc., M.B.A., and Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Financial Accounting and Management. More than 25 years of academic experience in Commerce and Management fields.