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Accounting Equation

ICSE · Class 11 · Accountancy

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Card 1Accounting Equation

What is the accounting equation?

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The accounting equation states that Assets = Liabilities + Capital. It shows that the resources of a business are always equal to the claims against those resources. It is the basic relationship used

Card 2Usefulness of Accounting Equation

Why is the accounting equation important?

Answer

It helps in analysing transactions, checking accuracy, and understanding how assets, liabilities, and capital change together. If two parts of the equation are known, the third can be found easily. It

Card 3Formula

Write the accounting equation in formula form and define its symbols.

Answer

Accounting Equation: A = L + C. Here, A stands for Assets, L stands for Liabilities, and C stands for Capital.

Card 4Formula Derivation

How can liabilities be derived from the accounting equation?

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Liabilities = Assets - Capital, or L = A - C. This form is used when assets and capital are known and liabilities have to be found.

Card 5Formula Derivation

How can capital be derived from the accounting equation?

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Capital = Assets - Liabilities, or C = A - L. This form is used when assets and liabilities are known and capital has to be found.

Card 6Assets

What are assets in the accounting equation?

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Assets are the resources owned by a business. Examples include cash, goods, furniture, building, machinery, and debtors. Assets help the business earn income and carry on operations.

Card 7Liabilities

What are liabilities in the accounting equation?

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Liabilities are amounts owed by the business to outsiders. Examples include creditors, bank overdraft, and salary outstanding. They are claims against the business by persons other than the owner.

Card 8Capital

What is capital in the accounting equation?

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Capital is the owner’s claim on the business. It increases when the owner brings in more capital or when the business earns profit, and it decreases when the owner withdraws money or goods or when the

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