Financial Statements
Shareholders' Equity
Definition
What is Shareholders' Equity?
The residual interest in assets after liabilities are deducted.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
Assets of ₦10 billion less liabilities of ₦6 billion leave ₦4 billion equity.
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Related Terms
Financial Statements
Revenue
Income generated from selling goods or services before expenses are deducted.
Financial StatementsSales Growth
The percentage increase or decrease in revenue over a period.
Financial StatementsCost of Goods Sold
Direct costs attributable to goods or services sold during a period.
Financial RatiosGross Margin
Gross profit expressed as a percentage of revenue.