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== What is a Balance Sheet? ==
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A '''balance sheet''' is a financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time. It shows the company's assets, liabilities, and equity, and provides information about the company's financial position, including its net worth and its ability to pay its debts.
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A balance sheet is typically organized into two main sections: assets and liabilities. The assets section lists the resources that the company owns or controls, such as cash, investments, property, and inventory. The liabilities section lists the debts and other financial obligations that the company has, such as loans, accounts payable, and taxes owed.
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The difference between the [[Asset|company's assets]] and [[Liabilities|liabilities]] is known as its equity, which represents the residual value of the company's assets after its liabilities have been subtracted. Equity can be further divided into various categories, such as common stock, preferred stock, and retained earnings.
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A balance sheet is an important financial statement that provides valuable information about a company's financial position and can be used by investors, creditors, and other stakeholders to assess the company's financial health and performance. It is typically prepared at the end of each accounting period, such as a month, quarter, or year, and is typically presented along with the company's income statement and statement of cash flows.
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Overall, a balance sheet is a financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time and shows the company's assets, liabilities, and equity. It is an important tool for assessing the company's financial health and performance.
  
  
  
 
=== See Also ===
 
=== See Also ===
*[[Business_Strategy|Business Strategy]]
 
*[[IT_Strategy_(Information_Technology_Strategy)|IT Strategy]]
 
*[[E-Strategy|e-Strategy]]
 
*[[IT_Governance|IT Governance]]
 
*[[Enterprise_Architecture|Enterprise Architecture]]
 
*[[IT_Sourcing_(Information_Technology_Sourcing)|IT Sourcing]]
 
*[[IT Operations_(Information_Technology_Operations)|IT Operations]]
 
*[[Chief_Information_Officer_(CIO)|CIO]]
 
  
  

Revision as of 17:14, 29 December 2022

What is a Balance Sheet?

A balance sheet is a financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time. It shows the company's assets, liabilities, and equity, and provides information about the company's financial position, including its net worth and its ability to pay its debts.

A balance sheet is typically organized into two main sections: assets and liabilities. The assets section lists the resources that the company owns or controls, such as cash, investments, property, and inventory. The liabilities section lists the debts and other financial obligations that the company has, such as loans, accounts payable, and taxes owed.

The difference between the company's assets and liabilities is known as its equity, which represents the residual value of the company's assets after its liabilities have been subtracted. Equity can be further divided into various categories, such as common stock, preferred stock, and retained earnings.

A balance sheet is an important financial statement that provides valuable information about a company's financial position and can be used by investors, creditors, and other stakeholders to assess the company's financial health and performance. It is typically prepared at the end of each accounting period, such as a month, quarter, or year, and is typically presented along with the company's income statement and statement of cash flows.

Overall, a balance sheet is a financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time and shows the company's assets, liabilities, and equity. It is an important tool for assessing the company's financial health and performance.


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