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An accounting equation is formed by three main elements, namely, asset account, liability account and equity account. The formation is done as: Assets = Liabilities + Equity.
Every business transaction can be identified and analyzed through this accounting equation for the purpose of further analyzing the effects of each such transaction on the asset, liability and equity.
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An accounting equation is formed by three main elements, namely, asset account, liability account and equity account. The formation is done as: Assets = Liabilities + Equity.
Every business transaction can be identified and analyzed through this accounting equation for the purpose of further analyzing the effects of each such transaction on the asset, liability and equity.
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