Explain How the Accounting Process Can Be Used for a Long-Term

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Essay

Explain how the accounting process can be used for a long-term project's cash flows that are spread out over a number of years.

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Definitions:

Capital

Financial assets or the financial value of assets, such as cash and goods, used to fund a company or produce more wealth.

Permanent Investment

Investments a company intends to hold for a long duration, typically exceeding one year, for earning dividends or interest income.

Owner's Equity

The total value remaining in a business after all liabilities are subtracted from assets; also known as shareholders' equity.

Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting liabilities, representing the owner's claim against the company's assets.