Basic accounting equation (Learning Objective 5 ) 10–15 min.

Candy’s Candies started a business in 2014 with total assets of $50,000 and total liabilities of $40,000. At the end of 2014, Candy’s Candies’ total assets were $57,000 and total liabilities were $8,000.

After analyzing the data, answer the following questions:

1. What was the amount of the increase or decrease in stockholders’ equity?

2. Identify two possible reasons for the change in stockholders’ equity during the year.

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