Accounting equation, also called the balance sheet equation, is the base of double entry accounting. The accounting equation expresses that relationship between the owner’s equity, assets and liabilities.
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What is Accounting Equation?
Accounting equation, also called the balance
sheet equation, is the base of double entry
accounting.
The accounting equation expresses that
relationship between the owner’s equity, assets
and liabilities.
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Formula
Assets = Liabilities + Owner’s Equity
The accounting formula can also be expressed as:
Liabilities = Assets – Owner’s Equity
or
Owner’s Equity = Assets – Liabilities
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The equation can be applied in a number of
financial situations:
Financial statements
Double-entry bookkeeping system
Income and retained earnings
Company worth
Investments
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