Provide a Definition of Each of the Follow Accounting Terms

question 138

Essay

Provide a definition of each of the follow accounting terms.
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Accounting Term } & \text { Definition } \\\hline \text { Ledger } & \\\hline \text { Trial Balance } & \\\hline \text { Debit } & \\\hline\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Equity Firm

A company that invests in businesses, typically by purchasing equity stakes, with the aim of earning returns through dividends or capital appreciation.

Shares Outstanding

The total number of shares of a company that are currently owned by shareholders, including both public investors and company officers or insiders.

Borrow

To receive something of value with the promise to return it or its equivalent value at a future date.

Unlevered Cost

The cost of funding a project without any debt, reflective of the project's risk as if financed entirely by equity.