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Which of the following statements regarding equity is not true?It is defined independently of assets and liabilities.It can be increased by additional contributions by the owners.It includes the retained earnings of the entity.It is increased by profit.

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Which of the following statements regarding equity is not true?It is defined independently of assets and liabilities.It can be increased by additional contributions by the owners.It includes the retained earnings of the entity.It is increased by profit.

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The statement that is not true regarding equity is: "It is defined independently of assets and liabilities."

Here's why:

  1. Equity is not defined independently of assets and liabilities. In fact, it is directly related to them. Equity is the residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting liabilities. In other words, Equity = Assets - Liabilities.

  2. Equity can indeed be increased by additional contributions by the owners. These contributions increase the owners' stake in the company and therefore increase equity.

  3. Retained earnings, which are the profits that a company has earned but not yet distributed to the owners, are indeed part of equity. They represent the accumulated earnings that have been reinvested in the company rather than paid out as dividends.

  4. Profit also increases equity. When a company earns a profit, it can choose to distribute it to the owners as dividends or retain it in the company. If it is retained, it increases equity.

So, the statement that "equity is defined independently of assets and liabilities" is not true.

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