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2. Accounting identity - Wikipedia

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   The most basic identity in accounting is that the balance sheet must balance, that is, that assets must equal the sum of liabilities (debts) and equity (the value of the firm to the owner). In its most common formulation it is known as the accounting equation: Assets = Liabilities + Equity. where debt includes non-financial liabilities.

3. Accounting equation - Wikipedia

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   The fundamental accounting equation, also called the balance sheet equation, is the foundation for the double-entry bookkeeping system and the cornerstone of accounting science. Like any equation, each side will always be equal. In the accounting equation, every transaction will have a debit and credit entry, and the total debits (left side ...

4. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (United States)

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   Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) [a] is the accounting standard adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), [1] and is the default accounting standard used by companies based in the United States.

5. Double-entry bookkeeping - Wikipedia

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   Double-entry bookkeeping is governed by the accounting equation. If revenue equals expenses, the following (basic) equation must be true: assets = liabilities + equity. For the accounts to remain in balance, a change in one account must be matched with a change in another account. These changes are made by debits and credits to the accounts.

6. Convention of disclosure - Wikipedia

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   The convention of disclosure requires that all material facts must be disclosed in the financial statements.For example, in the case of sundry debtors, not only the total amount of sundry debtors should be disclosed, but also the amount of good and secured debtors, the amount of good but unsecured debtors and amount of doubtful debts should be stated.

7. Financial statement - Wikipedia

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   Relevant financial information is presented in a structured manner and in a form which is easy to understand. They typically include four basic financial statements [1] [2] accompanied by a management discussion and analysis: [3] A balance sheet reports on a company's assets, liabilities, and owners equity at a given point in time.