Question

Which one of these equations is an accurate expression of the balance sheet? Assets ≡ Liabilities −Stockholders’ equity Stockholders’ equity ≡ Assets + Liabilities Liabilities ≡ Stockholders’ equity −Assets Assets ≡ Stockholders’ equity −Liabilities Stockholders’ equity ≡ Assets −Liabilities

Answer 1

Stockholders’ equity ≡ Assets −Liabilities

Step-by-step explanation:

The Balance Sheet equation is also known as the Accounting equation. It can be written in 3 ways as :

Assets = Equity + Liabilities

or

Equity = Assets - Liabilities

or

Liabilities = Assets - Equity