Business Transactions that Affect the Accounting Equation
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For each of the following items, give an example of a business transaction that has the described effect on the accounting equation:
1. Increase an asset and increase a liability.
2. Increase one asset and decrease another asset.
3. Decrease an asset and decrease owner's equity.
4. Decrease an asset and decrease a liability.
5. Increase an asset and increase owner's equity.
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The solution gives concise potential causes to the transaction that would affect a business' accounting equation in the question in 164 words.
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1. Increase an asset and increase a liability.
The company purchases supplies on credit. This will lead to an increase in supplies, asset, and an increase in accounts payable, liability.
2. Increase one asset and decrease another asset.
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