ENTREPRENEURSHIP

INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP

DEFINITION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is owner’s equity?
A
The value of the business after liabilities are subtracted from assets; the value of the owner’s investment in the business.
B
What a company owes
C
Documents that are used to record and analyze the financial performance of a business
D
All income a company receives overtime
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Owner’s equity is the portion of a company’s assets that an owner can claim; it’s what’s left after subtracting a company’s liabilities from its assets. Owner’s equity is listed on a company’s balance sheet. Owner’s equity grows when an owner increases their investment or the company increases its profits.

Detailed explanation-2: -Owner’s Equity is defined as the proportion of the total value of a company’s assets that can be claimed by its owners (sole proprietorship or partnership) and by its shareholders (if it is a corporation). It is calculated by deducting all liabilities from the total value of an asset (Equity = Assets – Liabilities).

Detailed explanation-3: -Net worth is the value of the assets a person or corporation owns, minus the liabilities they owe.

Detailed explanation-4: -Equity is the remaining value of an owner’s interest in a company, after all liabilities have been deducted. You may hear of equity being referred to as “stockholders’ equity” (for corporations) or “owner’s equity” (for sole proprietorships). Equity can be calculated as: Equity = Assets – Liabilities.

Detailed explanation-5: -The formula for owner’s equity is: Owner’s Equity = Assets – Liabilities. Assets, liabilities and subsequently the owner’s equity can be derived from a balance sheet.

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