How to do basic accounting equation? 1.43K viewsAccounting0 Fidler 0 Comments Do you know what is the basic accounting equation? I am trying to learn the double entry system but I can’t find the basic accounting equation. 1 AnswerActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 Outlaw Posted 0 Comments Hi,The basic accounting equation is :Assets = Liabilities + Capitalwhich can be further broken down as follows:Assets= Liabilities+ Equity + Profit and loss Account+ Other Reserves. Register or Login Search for: