Balance Sheet
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A balance sheet, also known as a "statement of financial position", reveals a company's Assets, Liabilities and owners Equity (net worth). The balance sheet, together with the Income Statement and Cash Flow Statement, make up the cornerstone of any company's financial statements.
| Assets | Liabilities and Owners' Equity | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | \$6,600 | Liabilities | |
| Accounts Receivable | \$6200 | Current Liabilities | |
| Accounts Payable | |||
| Long-term Liabilities | |||
| Notes Payable | \$30000 | ||
| Total liabilities | \$30,000 | ||
| Tools and equipment | \$25,000 | Owners' Equity | |
| Capital stock | \$7000 | ||
| Retained Earnings | \$800 | ||
| Total Assets | \$37800 | Total Liabilities and Equity | \$37800 |
The main formula behind balance sheets is:
This means that assets, or the means used to operate the company, are balanced by a company's financial obligations along with the equity investment brought into the company and its retained earnings.