Define Each Element of the Data Hierarchy, in Order from Smallest

question 37

Short Answer

Define each element of the data hierarchy, in order from smallest to largest.
Section reference 1: The Database Approach

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Definitions:

Beginning Equity

The value of an owner's interest in a company at the start of the accounting period.

Ending Equity

The value of an owner's interest in a company after all liabilities have been subtracted from the company’s assets at the end of an accounting period.

Accounts

Financial records that track the transactions related to a specific asset, liability, equity, revenue, or expense. These are fundamental components of the accounting system used to compile financial statements.

Accounting Equation

The foundational equation in accounting, Assets = Liabilities + Equity, representing the relationship between a company's resources and claims on those resources.