Accounting Basics
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Objective
I can define basic accounting terms like assets, liabilities, and equity.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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A balance sheet is a financial report that gives a snapshot of a business's assets, liabilities, and equity at a single point in time.
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The accounting equation states that assets are equal to liabilities plus equity.
- 3
A detailed balance sheet divides assets and liabilities into current and non-current categories.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
12 questions
What is the purpose of a balance sheet?
In the accounting equation, what three components are related?
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Exit ticket
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“Define the following accounting terms in your own words: Assets, Liabilities, and Equity.”
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