Assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity accounts are real accounts and do not get closed at the end of the period.

Stockholders' Equity

The remaining interest in a company's assets after all liabilities are subtracted, indicating ownership.

Real Accounts

Accounts that represent assets, liabilities, and equity, remaining open to accumulate financial information over several periods.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts that an entity owes to others, which are expected to be settled over time through the transfer of economic benefits.