1. Chapter 2 The Balance Sheet
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2. The Accounting Equation A =
Take a piece of paper and write down how . Example: Cash - $80 Savings - 2,000 Laptop - 1,400 etc. On the same piece of paper write down how . Owed to mom - $20 Internet bill - 45 Phone bill - 60
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3. The Accounting Equation A = L + OE
How to remember this equation?!?!?
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Assets = Things you own
Liabilities =
Owner’s Equity = Your net worth
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4. Practice Time! Work with a partner if you like!
Page 20 in your textbook. Complete exercises 1 – 6 
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5. The Balance Sheet What is it used for?
Definition: A balance sheet is a statement showing the financial position of a person, business or other organization.
Structure:
A = L + OE  Assets appear on the left side, Liabilities and owner’s equity appear on the right side
Three line heading:
Who?  Business Name
What?  The Balance Sheet
When?  Year End Date
Assets are listed in order of their . WHAT DOES THAT MEAN??
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6. The Balance Sheet What is it used for?
Definition: A balance sheet is a statement showing the financial position of a person, business or other organization.
Structure (continued):
Liabilities are generally listed in the order in which they are paid
Financial details of all items are fully disclosed
The two final totals (Total Assets and Total Liabilities and Equity) are underlined with a double line.
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7. The Balance Sheet 1. Write the heading: Who
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8. The Balance Sheet 1. Write the heading: Who, What
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9. The Balance Sheet 1. Write the heading: Who, What, When.
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10. The Balance Sheet 2. Under the Assets subheading, list all assets in order of liquidity.
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11. The Balance Sheet 3. Under the Liabilities subheading, list all liabilities in the order they are due.
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12. The Balance Sheet 4. Subheadings with more than one item must be totalled. Total the liabilities with a ruled line above the total.
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13. The Balance Sheet 5. Under the Owner’s Equity subheading, record the Capital amount.
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14. The Balance Sheet 6. Calculate total assets and total liabilities and owner’s equity. They should match. Include a ruled line above the totals.
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15. The Balance Sheet 7. Put two ruled lines below the two totals.
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16. The Balance Sheet 8. Add dollar signs to the first number in each column, the total assets, and the total liabilities and equity.
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17. Accounts Receivable vs. Accounts Payable
A/R  Debts of customers owed to the business A/P  Debts of the business owed to suppliers
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18. The Balance Sheet Thirsty??
Let’s look at the Coca-Cola Company’s Balance Sheet:
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19. The Balance Sheet Pacioli Designs
Create your first balance sheet. Take a look at the worksheet and create Pacioli Design’s balance sheet! Reference pages 26 & 27 for formatting guidelines!
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20. Creditors’ vs. Owner’s Claims
If a business is closed down, who takes possession of the assets? Creditors? Owner(s)? Both? Claims of creditors will be settled before any claims of the owner(s). One more exercise! Go to page 33 in your text book and complete exercise 2 (Carla’s Interior Design).
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21. Accounting Standards Transparency Accountability Efficiency
IFRS = International Financial Reporting Standards (video) Recommended reading:
Transparency
Accountability
Efficiency
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22. Accounting Standards
Canadian GAAP = Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
ASPE:
Private enterprises can choose between using IFRS or ASPE guidelines. ASPE guidelines are closer to traditional Canadian Standards.
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23. Accounting Standards Exercise
Let’s take a closer look at the layout differences between ASPE and IFRS. Complete exercise 1 (A, B, C, D) on page 38 in your textbook. Feel free to work with a partner!
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