Elements Of FS & The Accounting Equation
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University of Galway
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This document discusses the elements of financial statements, including assets and liabilities. It defines assets as present economic resources controlled by an entity resulting from past events. Current and non-current assets are distinguished, along with various types of each.
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Elements of Financial Statements Universit y ofGalway. ie Assets ‘an asset is owned by its owner and is worth something to its owner’ ‘any right which is of economic value to its owner’ (Gillesipe & Lewis, Princi...
Elements of Financial Statements Universit y ofGalway. ie Assets ‘an asset is owned by its owner and is worth something to its owner’ ‘any right which is of economic value to its owner’ (Gillesipe & Lewis, Principles of Financial Accounting) Universit y ofGalway. ie Assets For accounting purposes however we need to be more exact: ‘An asset is a present economic resource controlled by the entity as a result of past events’ (IASB, Conceptual Framework 2018) Universit y ofGalway. ie Assets Non-Current Assets (>12 mths): Acquired by the business with the intention of retaining them within the business to help generate profit Property, plant and equipment Investment property Financial assets Intangible assets Universit y ofGalway. ie Assets Universit y ofGalway. ie Assets Current Assets (12mths): Long Term Borrowings Deferred Tax Long Term Provisions Universit y ofGalway. ie Liabilities Current Liabilities (
