Types of Transactions
There are three elements to the accounting equation: assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity. Although other possibilities exist, five types of transactions are described here. For each of these five types, write descriptions of two transactions that illustrate the type of transaction.
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Type of Transaction
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Assets ¼
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Liabilities þ Stockholders' Equity
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1.
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Increase
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Increase
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2.
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Increase
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Increase
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3.
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Decrease
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Decrease
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4.
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Decrease
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Decrease
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5.
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Increase
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Decrease
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