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Owner’s Equity

Owner’s equity is the residual interest in the assets of a business after deducting liabilities. It represents the owner’s claim on the company and includes capital invested plus retained earnings. It increases with profits and decreases with losses or withdrawals. For corporations, it’s referred to as shareholders’ equity.

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