These are three important ideas that help us understand - what we own and what we owe.
1. Assets (What You Own)
Assets are things that belong to you.
Examples:
Money đź’µ
Toys 🧸
Books 📚
👉 If it’s yours, it’s an asset!
Why is this Important?
Helps you understand your money
Teaches responsibility
Helps you make smart choices
2.Liabilities (What You Owe)
Liabilities are things you need to pay back.
Examples:
Borrowed money
Owing a friend
👉 If you owe it, it’s a liability.
Questions
Maria has ₱150. She buys a toy for ₱45 and still owes her friend ₱20.
👉 What is her equity?John has these:
Cash: ₱200
Toys worth: ₱100
Owes his brother: ₱120
👉 What is his total assets?
👉 What is his equity?
2. Anna saved ₱300. She borrowed ₱50 to buy a book.
👉 What are her assets?
👉 What are her liabilities?
👉 What is her equity?
3. Equity (What’s Left for You)
Equity is what you really own after paying what you owe.
👉 Assets – Liabilities = Equity