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Accounting Equation

ICSE · Class 11 · Accountancy

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1. Meaning and Concept of Accounting Equation

  • The accounting equation states that Assets always equal Liabilities plus Capital: A = L + C
  • This equation represents the basic accounting principle that every business transaction maintains balance between resources and claims on those resources
  • The equation can be rearranged to find any unknown component: L = A - C or C = A - L
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2. Usefulness of Accounting Equation

  • Provides the fundamental basis for all accounting transactions and recording methods
  • Helps maintain accuracy in financial records by ensuring balance is maintained
  • Enables professionals to verify the correctness of accounting process efficiently
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3. Effect of Transactions on Accounting Equation

  • Every business transaction affects at least two components of the equation or two accounts within one side
  • Transactions can affect assets, liabilities, capital, or combinations thereof
  • The equation must remain balanced after every transaction
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4. Meaning of Debit and Credit

  • An account has two sides: left side is debit (Dr.) and right side is credit (Cr.)
  • Debit means to write an amount on the left side of an account
  • Credit means to write an amount on the right side of an account

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Assets are economic resources owned byLiabilities are amounts the business owesCapital represents the owner's stakeThis is the core principleIn accounting

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