Accounting Basics

AdultCareer & Technical Education50 min

Learning Objective

I can define basic accounting terms like assets, liabilities, and equity.

Lesson Flow

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7 min

Guided Notes

10 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • A balance sheet is a financial report that gives a snapshot of a business's assets, liabilities, and equity at a single point in time.

  • The accounting equation states that assets are equal to liabilities plus equity.

  • A detailed balance sheet divides assets and liabilities into current and non-current categories.

Practice

15 min

12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Define the following accounting terms in your own words: Assets, Liabilities, and Equity.

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