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Asset
Asset may be regarded as a resource for the person or entity which holds it with a specific economic value and the benefits derived from such asset are generally divided over the lifespan of such asset .Also, they are held to reap some future benefits on account of pooling the funds at present. An asset may be in tangible or intangible form depending upon the nature of asset.
Equity
An ownership interest in any kind of security or it may also be regarded as the difference value of the assets held and liabilities against the said assets. Also, in the financial statement of the company the funds contributed by the owners and any of the retained or ploughed back earnings (or losses) are regarded as shareholder's equity.
Liability
A liability may be regarded as the burden or it depicts the obligatory aspect related to a transaction and that it is to be fulfilled in the near future. They mainly form part of the financial statements so that the end users may analyze the current standing of the entity in terms of its liabilities against the possession of its assets.
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