The concept of the accounting entity is considered by some to be the most fundamental of all accounting concepts. Discuss the concept and its pervasiveness in all of accounting. Does the concept apply to units created by or under law? To all activities of an owner or group of owners? To the U.S. economy? Solution The answer is as follows: Unit created by or under Law: The units which are created by or under law are, partnerships, corporations, and sometimes sole proprietorships which are accounting entities. product line segment of an enterprise: The product line segments of an enterprize are departments, division, branch, profit center and cost center, which are treated as accounitng entities. The example taken into consideration is when a financial reporting was supported by SEC, Investors, members of accounting profession and financial executives. A combination of legal units: Large organisations submit the consolidated financial report for two or more legal entities which comprise a controlled and manages economic entity. The financial reports for a organisation which includes two or more product line segments will also be considered as a single legal entity in consolidated reports. All activities of the owner or a group of owners: Business enterprise is defined as seperate and distinct from other activities of owners but it can be defined as all the activities of the owner or group of owners. The example considered is when the financial statements for the individuals and financials of an individual estate. The Economy of United States: The National income accounts are compiled by the U.S. Department of Commerceand are reported on regular basis. .