Chapter 3 · Elements of Financial Statements and the Accounting Equation
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Formula sheet

Every formula in Elements of Financial Statements and the Accounting Equation, in one place. Print it and keep it beside you while you practise.

3.3 The Accounting Equation

Accounting equation
Assets = Liabilities + Equity
Rearranging the accounting equation
Assets = Liabilities + Equity
Rearranges to
Equity = Assets − Liabilities
Liabilities = Assets − Equity
Extended accounting equation
Assets = Liabilities + Capital + Income − Expenses − Drawings