LESSON 1-3
How Transactions Change
Owner’s Equity in an
Accounting Equation
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REVENUE
When a business sells merchandise or
services
Results in an increase in owner’s equity
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SALE ON ACCOUNT
 Sale where cash is received at a later date
 Buy merchandise now and pay in 30 days
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REALIZATION OF REVENUE
 Accounting concept
 Revenue must be recorded at the time of sale
 Regardless of when payment is made
 Even when bought on account
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EXPENSE
 Transaction to pay for goods or services needed to
operate a business
 Results in a decrease to owner’s equity
 Opposite of revenue
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WITHDRAWALS
 Assets taken out a business for the owner’s personal
use
 Can be any asset
 Usually the owner takes out cash
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REVENUE TRANSACTIONS
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Transaction 6 August 12. Received cash from sales, $295.00.
Transaction 7 August 12. Sold services on account to Oakdale
School, $350.00.
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EXPENSE TRANSACTIONS
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Transaction 8 August 12. Paid cash for rent, $300.00.
Transaction 9 August 12. Paid cash for telephone bill, $40.00.
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OTHER CASH TRANSACTIONS
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Transaction 10 August 18. Received cash on account from
Oakdale School, $200.00.
Transaction 11 August 18. Paid cash to owner for personal use,
$125.00.
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