What is the fundamental accounting equation that forms the basis of the balance sheet in business accounting?
ByKalsoom Tahir
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Last Updated13 Aug 2026
💡 Explanation:
The fundamental accounting equation is Assets = Liabilities + Owner's Equity (or Shareholders' Equity). This equation ensures that a company’s total resources (assets) equal the claims on those resources (liabilities and equity).