Question
Briefly explain the elements of Statement of Financial Position.

Answer

Assets: Assets are the resources controlled by the enterprise as a result of past events and operations from which the future economic benefits shall flow to the enterprise. Thus, assets shall include tangible and intangible assets, which an enterprise owns.
Liabilities: Liabilities are the obligations of the enterprise from the past events and operations, which shall result in outflow of resources, i.e., assets.
Equity: Equity is the difference between the assets and liabilities.

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