The Accounting Equation (Grade 10 NSC Matric Accounting): Flashcards

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Main goal of every business

To make a profit

Accounting equation

Assets=Equity+Liabilities\text{Assets} = \text{Equity} + \text{Liabilities}

Assets in accounting

What the business owns

Liabilities in accounting

What the business owes to others

Equity in accounting

Owner's interest in the business

Debit entry on asset account effect

Increases asset value

Credit entry on liability effect

Increases liability

How income affects equity

Increases equity

How expenses affect equity

Decrease equity

Double-entry bookkeeping principle

Every transaction affects at least two accounts

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