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If the total asset is smaller than total liabilities and equity on the balance sheet, what does that mean ( deficit or surplus)? 
And if it's a deficit should I add the AFN amount to cash and cash equivalents or to accruals and other payables? or to debt? 

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If it is a deficit why should add AFN amount to cash and cash equivalents, not to debt? can you clarify this, please

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