Since this is an algebraic equation, we can take the items that are subtracted and move them from the right side of the equation to the left side:Assets + Expenses + Dividends = Liabilities + Common stock + Beginning retained earnings + RevenuesThe reason we went through these steps to get the accounting equation in this form is to be able to explain the effect of debits and credits on the various accounts. For the accounts to the left of the equal sign (assets, expenses, and dividends) , debits will increase the balance and credits will decrease the balance. For the accounts to the right of the equal sign ( liabilities, common stock, beginning retained earnings, and revenues), debits will decrease the balance and credits will increase the balance.
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