EBK ACCOUNTING:TOOLS F/BUSINESS...
EBK ACCOUNTING:TOOLS F/BUSINESS...
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ISBN: 9781119494799
Author: Kimmel
Publisher: WILEY
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Explain the basic accounting equation for a sole proprietorship.

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Sole proprietorship:

Sole proprietorship is one form of simple business that is owned and maintained by a single person. Set up of very simple and taking care of business is very easy. Government provides tax advantages for these firms.

Accounting equation:

Accounting equation is an accounting tool expressed in the form of equation, by creating a relationship between the resources or assets of a company, and claims on the resources by the creditors and the owners.

The basic accounting equation for a sole proprietorship is as follows:

Assets=Liabilities+Owners' equity

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