In the Virmari & Co. tabular analysis on page 44, the company received $8,000 cash for services performed. What is the effect on the accounting equation?
Explanation
When services are performed for cash, the company's assets (Cash) increase, and its owner's equity increases because it has earned revenue. This is a fundamental revenue recognition transaction.
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