Chapter 1 — Foundations & The Accounting Equation

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Learning Outcome Covered: 1.3b

Master the accounting equation in three simple steps!

📦 Assets

💳 Liabilities

💰 Equity

🎯 Objective

Learn how Assets, Liabilities, and Equity connect through the fundamental accounting equation.

🎮 How to Play

Read the question about the accounting equation.
Choose the correct answer: Assets, Liabilities, or Equity.
Pick the right equation that matches your answer.
Calculate the missing number using the equation.

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📚 Learning: The Accounting Equation

💡 The Golden Rule

ASSETS = LIABILITIES + EQUITY

Assets = Liabilities + Equity

📦 Assets

What the business OWNS

Examples: Cash, Equipment, Inventory, Land

💳 Liabilities

What the business OWES

Examples: Loans, Accounts Payable, Notes Payable

💰 Equity

What belongs to the OWNER

Examples: Owner's Capital, Retained Earnings

🔢 Three Ways to Write the Equation

1. Finding Assets: Assets = Liabilities + Equity

2. Finding Liabilities: Liabilities = Assets - Equity

3. Finding Equity: Equity = Assets - Liabilities

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Step 1: Identify the Result

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📦Assets

💳Liabilities

💰Equity

Step 2: Choose the Equation

Select the correct equation for Assets:

Step 3: Calculate the Value

Find the missing value:

A = L + E

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Equation Explorer

🎯 Objective

🎮 How to Play

📚 Learning: The Accounting Equation

💡 The Golden Rule

📦 Assets

💳 Liabilities

💰 Equity

🔢 Three Ways to Write the Equation

🏆 Game Complete!

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