Economic event

Any event that directly affects the financial position of the company by changing in assets, liabilities, property rights, revenues, or expenses. Example: A company pay office rent check affects the bank account, meaning it affects the assets and liability account. Also called accounting events

An economic event is any transaction or occurrence that measurably affects the accounting equation (assets, liabilities, equity) and is recognized/recorded when it meets recognition criteria.

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