Question

Dual aspect concept results in the accounting equation _____________.

• A. Capital + Liabilities = Assets
• B. Revenue = Expenses
• C. Capital + Profit = Assets + Expenses
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A Capital + Liabilities = Assets

Dual aspect is the foundation or basic principle of accounting. This concept states that every transaction has a dual or two-fold effect and should therefore be recorded at two places.

The duality principle is commonly expressed in terms of fundamental Accounting Equation, which is as follows :

Assets = Liabilities + Capital

In other words, the equation states that the assets of a business are always equal to the claims of owners and the outsiders. The claims also called equity of owners is termed as Capital(owners’ equity) and that of outsiders, as Liabilities(creditors equity).