Basic Accounting Concepts - what am I missing?

[Derek Atkins]

Jim,

Jim Smith <jimsmth761 at gmail.com> writes:

> Jim,
> I think we all agree that this equation is the starting point (i.e., it is
> correct):
>  (Assets-Liabilities)=Equity+(Income-Expenses)

Nope, that is not correct.  You have the sign backwards.

Equity = Assets - Liabilities + Income - Expenses.

Increasing Income increases Equity.  As does increasing Assets.  So in
your equation it should be:

(Assets-Liabilities)=Equity-(Income-Expenses)
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-derek

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