Q. 6SE

Question

Using the accounting equation Thompson Handyman Services has total assets for the year of \(18,400 and total liabilities of \)9,050. Requirements 1. Use the accounting equation to solve for equity. 2. If next year assets increased by \(4,300 and equity decreased by \)3,850, what would be the amount of total liabilities for Thompson Handyman Services?

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Answer

(1) Equity equals $9,350. 

(2) Total liabilities equals $17,200

1Step1: Calculation of equity

Equity is calculated as follows by the accounting equation.


Assets=Liablities+Equity
$18,400=$9,050+?
$18,400=$9,050+$9,350

 

Note: Equity is $9,350 ($18,400-$9,050).

2Step2: Calculation of total liabilities

Total liabilities is calculated as follows by the accounting equation.


Assets
=Liabilities+Equity
$18,400=$9,050+$9,350
$22,700=
?+
$5,500
$22,700=
$17,200+
$5,500

 

Note: Total liabilities is $17,200 ($22,700-$5500).