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BALANCE SHEET EQUATIONS

What is the fundamental balance sheet equation?
Assets = Liabilities + Owner's Equity. This equation must always remain in balance after every transaction.
What does 'Assets = Liabilities + Capital' represent in accounting?
The fundamental balance sheet equation in double-entry system.
How does the extended accounting equation differ from the basic equation?
The extended equation is Assets = Liabilities + Capital + Revenue - Expenses - Drawings, incorporating income statement elements into the equity component.
What is the accounting equation when a new business is started with cash capital?
Assets (cash) equal Capital with zero liabilities initially.
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