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Concept Introduction:
Accounting has formula that represents assets is equal to the liabilities plus owner’s equity. Each year owner’s equity is calculated by after reducing and adding the profit or loss of the year. Net Income or profit is calculated by reducing expenses from revenues.
To Calculate:
Return on assets of current year and prior year.
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Concept Introduction:
Accounting has formula that represents assets is equal to the liabilities plus owner’s equity. Each year owner’s equity is calculated by after reducing and adding the profit or loss of the year. Net Income or profit is calculated by reducing expenses from revenues.
To Explain:
Trend in the income of the company.
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Concept Introduction:
Accounting has formula that represents assets is equal to the liabilities plus owner’s equity. Each year owner’s equity is calculated by after reducing and adding the profit or loss of the year. Net Income or profit is calculated by reducing expenses from revenues.
To Explain:
Return in comparison to other companies.
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