Ems Ct Flashcards
(19 cards)
Assets
Resources owned by a business
Owners equity
The owner’s share in the business
Capital
Money or assets invested by the owner
Drawings
Money or assets taken by the owner for personal use
Income
Money earned by the business
Expenses
Costs incurred to run a business
Profit
Income exceeds expenses
Loss
Expenses exceed income
Liabilities
Debts the business owns
Accounts payable
Money the business owes to suppliers
Creditors
People or entitled the business owes money to
Credit
Buying goods or services now, paying later
Worth
Value of something
Net worth
Assets minus liabilities
Historical cost
Recording assets at the original cost
Business entity
Business is separate from its owner
Materiality
Significant information must be reported
Double entry
Every transaction affects two accounts
Spreadsheet
Digital tool for financial calculations