Accounting for IGCSE & O level - The Fundamentals Of Accounting (Section 17 - No. 22)

What is the effect on the accounting equation when a business receives cash from a customer on account?
Assets increase, liabilities increase.
Assets decrease, liabilities increase.
Assets decrease, equity increases.
The composition of assets changes; no net effect.

Explanation

Cash (an asset) increases, while Accounts Receivable (another asset) decreases.

Comments (0)

Advertisement