Net Asset Calculation

[W. Scott Wilburn]

I apologize if this has already discussed. Please refer me to the 
relevant archives if so. (I looked through the last few months.)

I recently switched from 1.6.6 to 1.8.2 and simply opened my old file with 
the new version.

In 1.6.6, the 'Net Assets' value displayed in the Accounts Status Bar 
appeared to be

        net_assets = total_of_asset_accounts - total_of_liability_accounts 

with equity, income, and expense accounts ignored. This seemed sensible.

In 1.8.2 'Net Assets' appears to be calculated quite differently. Can 
someone explain the difference please?

BTW, the scheduled transaction stuff looks really good. I now have every 
feature I need!

Best regards,
Scott Wilburn