Tuesday, 9 December 2014

What is equity?

What is equity?

Equity is the residual interest of the equity holder in the asset of the organization after deducting all liabilities. The residual interest may be known as net assets. The equity may be classified into different segments i.e. reserves, retained earnings and paid up capital for decision making need of user. 

How equity is calculated

Equity is calculated by deducting all liabilities (i.e. long term and short term) from the total assets.

Example of equity

Paid up capital
1,000,000
Retained Earning
500,000
Share premium account
400,000
Equity
1,900,000



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