
Concept Introduction:
Accounting equation is the fundamental concept and representation of the double entry system of accounting. It shows how the capital invested by the owner is converted into assets and liabilities.
The accounting equation is
ASSETS + LIABILITIES = CAPITAL
Ledger accounts: Ledger accounts are the refinement of journal entries by presenting them in an understandable form. They help in finding out the balance of an account at a given point of time.
T-account - The T-account is a representation of debits and credits of a general ledger account. Debits are depicted on the left side of the “T” and credits are depicted on the right side.
To analyze: The transactions using the accounting equation, general journal

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