The Accounting Equation Is the Link Between a Company's Assets

question 64

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The accounting equation is the link between a company's assets, liabilities and equity.

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Definitions:

Equity

The value of ownership interest in a firm, calculated as the difference between assets and liabilities on a company’s balance sheet.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholders, often derived from profits, on a per-share basis.

Return on Assets

A financial ratio that measures the net income produced by total assets during a period by comparing net income to the average total assets.

Net Income

The net earnings of a company following the deduction of all costs, such as taxes and operational expenses, from its overall income.