The accounting equation is often described as being very important in accounting. Explain the purpose of the accounting equation and state two different forms or ways in which it can be written.

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The accounting equation is often described as being very important in accounting. Explain the purpose of the accounting equation and state two different forms or ways in which it can be written.

Distinguish between assets and liabilities and provide three (3) examples of each to support your arguments.

Distinguish between income and expenses and provide three (3) examples of each to support your arguments.

Suppose a business receives a bill for services rendered from one of its suppliers. The business will pay the supplier next month. When the business receives the bill from its supplier, explain how this affect the accounting equation in terms of increasing or decreasing assets, liabilities, or owner’s equity?

Suppose equipment is sold for cash in an amount equal to the cost of the equipment recorded on the books. How does this sale affect the accounting equation in term of increasing or decreasing assets, liabilities or owner’s equity?

 

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