On a balance sheet there are three things:
Assets, Liabilities, Shareholders Equity.
A share of stock is Equity, namely a portion of the company and its earnings not owned by the company, traded for something (most often cash). It is a liability because represents a demand on the company assets. Specifically a share of stock is a demand on the companies assets after all other demands are discharged.
total assets - total liabilities = shareholders equity
A share of stock repersents a demand for one slice of the equity.
why is share of OGDC common stock an asset for its owner and a liability for OGDC?
Why is a share of OGDC is an asset for its owner and a liability for OGDC?
None!- Its liability.
no owners capital is not an asset its an internal liability for the company
If your divident is the result of your own investment, it is an asset. Divident payable is a liability.
why is share of OGDC common stock an asset for its owner and a liability for OGDC?
Why is a share of OGDC is an asset for its owner and a liability for OGDC?
None!- Its liability.
no owners capital is not an asset its an internal liability for the company
no owners capital is not an asset its an internal liability for the company
If your divident is the result of your own investment, it is an asset. Divident payable is a liability.
sales revenue is owner's equity
asset = liability + owner's equity
neither
No,Capital is owner's equity i,e owner's contribution to business.
No,Capital is owner's equity i,e owner's contribution to business.
Purchase an asset on cash will increase the purchased asset while reduce the cash amount and no impact on liability or equity section.