1. ASSETS 2. LIABILITIES 3. EQUITY Resources controlled by the enterprise as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the enterprise. Assets which are expected to be realized within the ordinary course of business, or a span of 12 months, whichever is longer. Realization means to be converted into cash, sold, disposed or consumed. 1. CASH These include money such as bill and coins. Bank deposits are also considered as part of cash. Cash equivalents are short-term investments which are considered to be subject to negligible change in fair value. 2. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Oral promises to received cash at a later date. Trade receivables arise from the ordinary course of business and those which do not, are called Non-trade receivables. 2. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Not all receivables are collectible, hence, the account Allowance for Doubtful Accounts or Bad Debts Allowance is recorded. 3. SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS Investments that are expected to be liquidated in less than a year. 4. NOTES RECEIVABLE Written promises to received cash at a later date. Also called Promissory Notes. 5. INVENTORIES Items purchased for the purpose of selling it to customers. It also includes Finished goods, Raw Materials, Work-in-process, and certain supplies. 6. PREPAYMENTS Amount paid in advance for goods or services anticipated to be received by the entity in the future. Assets that do not meet the definition of current assets are classified in this category. 1. INVESTEMENTS The most liquid form of non-current assets. Includes long-term notes, government treasury bills, and funds set aside for long- term purposes. 2. FIXED ASSETS The most tangible assets. Examples are Land, Land improvement, Buildings, Machineries, Equipment, and Furniture and Fixture. 3. INTANGIBLE ASSETS Assets lacking physical substance. Prime examples are patents, copyrights, franchises, goodwill, trademarks, and licenses. Obligations of the entity to outside parties Liabilities which are expected to be settled or paid within 12 months. 1. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Oral promises to pay cash in the near future. 2. NOTES PAYABLE Written promises of the entity to pay a sum certain in a future determinable time. Notes Payable can be paid in Lump Sum or in Installments. 3. ACCRUED LIABILITIES Expenses already incurred but not yet paid. Also called Accrued Expenses. 4. UNEARNED REVENUES Cash received in advance from customer for services yet to be rendered or inventories yet to be delivered. 5. CURRENT PORTION OF LONG TERM DEBT The current portion of the long-term debts, that is, the principal maturing within 12 months. Liabilities which are expected to be settled or paid after more than 12 months. Reflects the residual claims of the owners of an entity. This is similar to the net worth of the SALN of our public servants. Factors affecting equity: 1. Revenues 2. Expenses 3. Capital Contribution 4. Income Distribution to Owners 1. Revenue Earnings through selling of products or performance of services. 2. Expenses Amounts incurred/consumed in support for the business operations. Examples are: Utilities, Office Supplies, Insurance, Salaries and Interest. 1. Initial Investment. Manang Rosie has been well known for her delicious barbeques. As such, she decided to open up a barbeque store in her neighborhood. The store would be a sole proprietorship. In order to do so, she invested 25,000Php as initial capital. 2. Purchase of equipment. She went to the local hardware store and bought the necessary equipment such as grills and utensils for 20,000Php. 3. Purchase of inventories. Manang Rosie bought meat amounting to 10,000Php promising to pay the amount due within 30 days. 4. Payment of Expenses. Manang Rosie obtained business and other permits. She paid 1,000Php. 5. Sale of Barbeques. Manang Rosie was able to sell barbeques for 20,000Php. Half was paid in cash and the other half was to be paid in 5 days. a. Owner invested cash in the business amounting to 300,000Php. b. Purchased equipment for cash amounting to 50,000Php. c. Purchased inventories through credit amounting to 35,000Php. d. Purchased furniture amounting to 30,000Php. Partial payment with cash for 10,000Php and the balance is payable in 30 days. e. Paid cash to the local government for permits, 9,000Php. f. Made cash sales of 12,000Php and 5,000Php credit sales. g. The cost of the sales made in (f) amounted to 8,500Php. h. Paid the accounts payable in (d). i. Collected 50% of the credit sales. j. Paid employee salaries, 12,000Php.