Discussion 1

As you have learned in this week’s readings, the Accounting Equation is Assets = Liabilities + Owners’ Equity.  Is the accounting equation true in all instances?  Provide sample transactions from your own experiences to demonstrate the validity of the Accounting Equation.

Discussion 2

What does the term account mean?  What are the different classifications of accounts?  How do the rules for debits and credits impact accounts?  Please provide an example of how debits and credits impact accounts.