Which of the following statements regarding the Accounting Equation is INCORRECT? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following statements regarding the Accounting Equation is INCORRECT?
A. Assets = Capital - Liabilities
B. Assets = External Equities + Internal Equities
C. Assets = External Liabilities + Internal Liabilities
D. Assets = Liabilities + Capital
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The correct accounting equation is Assets = Liabilities + Capital. Therefore, Assets = Capital - Liabilities is mathematically and conceptually incorrect.

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