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Accounting Equation

NIOS · Class 10 · Accountancy

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Card 1Fundamental Equation

What is the fundamental accounting equation?

Answer

The fundamental accounting equation is Assets = Liabilities + Capital. It shows that everything a business owns is financed either by the owner or by outsiders.

Card 2Importance of Accounting Equation

Why is the accounting equation important?

Answer

It shows the equality between assets on one side and the claims of outsiders and owners on the other side. It is the basis for recording transactions and for preparing the balance sheet.

Card 3Nature of Business Entity

What does the statement "Business owns Nothing, And Owes Nothing" mean?

Answer

It means the business has no independent assets or liabilities of its own. All assets belong to the business because of the owner's capital or outsiders' funds.

Card 4Assets

Define assets in the accounting equation.

Answer

Assets are the resources owned by the business. Cash, stock, debtors, and machinery are examples of assets.

Card 5Liabilities

Define liabilities in the accounting equation.

Answer

Liabilities are amounts owed by the business to outsiders. Creditors, loan, bank overdraft, and bills payable are examples of liabilities.

Card 6Capital

Define capital in the accounting equation.

Answer

Capital is the owner's investment in the business. It is the owner's claim on the assets of the business after all liabilities are paid.

Card 7Capital Effect

How is capital affected when the owner introduces more money into the business?

Answer

Capital increases. The increase is credited. The business also gets an equal increase in assets, usually cash.

Card 8Drawings

How are drawings treated in the accounting equation?

Answer

Drawings reduce capital. When the owner takes money or goods for personal use, the capital decreases by the same amount.

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