Define and Contrast Each of the Following Share Values

question 163

Essay

Define and contrast each of the following share values:
• market value
• book value

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Definitions:

Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a business after deducting liabilities, representing the owner's claim on the company's resources.

Revenues

The total income generated by a company from its business activities, typically from the sale of goods or services before any expenses are subtracted.

Expenses

Outflows of resources or incurrences of liabilities that a company undergoes as part of its operations to generate revenue.

Drawings

It refers to the amount of money or the value of goods taken from the business by the owner for personal use.