Asked by Sally Suzie on Apr 24, 2024

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Shareholders' equity can be described as claims of

A) creditors on total assets.
B) owners on total assets.
C) customers on total assets.
D) debtors on total assets.

Shareholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting its liabilities; often referred to as stockholders' equity or owners' equity.

Owners

Individuals or entities that hold ownership in a company, possessing rights to its assets and profits.

Total Assets

The sum of all owned resources with economic value that are expected to provide future benefits to a business.

  • Grasp the impact that liabilities and equity have on the financial stability of a company.
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Shumukh Alnadhari6 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Shareholders' equity represents the owners' claims on the company's total assets after all liabilities have been subtracted. It reflects the residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting liabilities.