ACCOUNTING EQUATION Definition

ACCOUNTING EQUATION is a mathematical expression used to describe the relationship between the assets, liabilities and owners equity of the business model. The basic accounting equation states that assets equal liabilities and owners equity, but can be modified by operations applied to both sides of the equation, e.g., assets minus liabilities equal owners equity.

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MANUFACTURING OVERHEAD is the total cost of indirect labor, indirect materials, and other indirect expenses associated with manufacturing products.

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