
What is Business?
8th Grade · Career & Technical Education · 30 min
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Learning Objective
I can define basic business terms like revenue, expenses, and profit.
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Accounting makes it possible to systematically record, analyze, and report important financial information, communicating the financial health of a business to all interested parties.
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The income statement shows a business's profitability, while the balance sheet shows the company's assets, liabilities, and equity.
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The accounting equation states that total assets equals total liabilities plus equity.

