What is Business?

What is Business?

Grade 8th Grade · Career & Technical Education · 30 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can define basic business terms like revenue, expenses, and profit.

Warm-Up Video

Leila Gharani · 9:45

Accounting Basics Explained Through a Story

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    Accounting makes it possible to systematically record, analyze, and report important financial information, communicating the financial health of a business to all interested parties.

  • 2

    The income statement shows a business's profitability, while the balance sheet shows the company's assets, liabilities, and equity.

  • 3

    The accounting equation states that total assets equals total liabilities plus equity.

Practice Questions

3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Claudio sold plates for €5 each. If he sold 50 plates, what was his revenue?

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