Accounting Equation & Common Accounting Formulas

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What is the basic accounting equation for a sole proprietorship?

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Assets = Liabilities + Owner's Equity

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In the accounting equation, what does equity represent in a publicly held corporation? Options: Owner's Equity, Partner's Equity, Shareholder's Equity, Investor's Equity

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Shareholder's Equity

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the accounting equation? Assets, Equity, Liabilities, Revenue

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Revenue

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What is the purpose of the double-entry accounting system?

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To balance the accounts by having corresponding debit and credit entries

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How is gross profit calculated?

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Sales - Cost of Goods Sold

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What does the current ratio measure?

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The ratio of assets to liabilities

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Which formula is used to calculate the break-even point? Options: Fixed costs - (Sales price per unit / Variable cost per unit), Fixed costs x (Sales price per unit + Variable cost per unit), Fixed costs / (Sales price per unit - Variable cost per unit), Fixed costs + (Sales price per unit - Variable cost per unit)

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Fixed costs / (Sales price per unit - Variable cost per unit)

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What is the expanded accounting equation used for?

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To determine shareholder equity details