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A '''Balance Sheet''' is a representation of an entity's financial condition at a certain moment in time. It comprises of a number of [[Balance | balances]] arranged in various collections, most notably as [[Asset]] and [[Liability]] sets. | A '''Balance Sheet''' is a representation of an entity's financial condition at a certain moment in time. It comprises of a number of [[Balance | balances]] arranged in various collections, most notably as [[Asset]] and [[Liability]] sets. | ||
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| + | A balance sheet is a financial statement that reports a company’s assets, liabilities, and shareholders’ equity. | ||
The balance sheet is an itemized statement that lists how much an organization owns and owes at a given moment in time. It is called a balance sheet because the value of what the organization owns must equal to the total of its debts and its net worth. In many jurisdictions, it is a compulsory document by law. | The balance sheet is an itemized statement that lists how much an organization owns and owes at a given moment in time. It is called a balance sheet because the value of what the organization owns must equal to the total of its debts and its net worth. In many jurisdictions, it is a compulsory document by law. | ||
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* [[Balance Sheet Asset Balance]] | * [[Balance Sheet Asset Balance]] | ||
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| + | * [[Statement of Financial Position]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:36, 19 May 2021
Contents
Definition
A Balance Sheet is a representation of an entity's financial condition at a certain moment in time. It comprises of a number of balances arranged in various collections, most notably as Asset and Liability sets.
A balance sheet is a financial statement that reports a company’s assets, liabilities, and shareholders’ equity.
The balance sheet is an itemized statement that lists how much an organization owns and owes at a given moment in time. It is called a balance sheet because the value of what the organization owns must equal to the total of its debts and its net worth. In many jurisdictions, it is a compulsory document by law.
Balance Sheet Dynamics
The Balance Sheet of an active entity is constantly evolving, reflecting the changing operations, external conditions etc.
Balance Sheet Risk
Risk factors intrinsic to the entity's operations do eventually reflect on the balance sheet as Balance Sheet Risks.
Balance Sheet Management
Management Action that is talking the balance sheet explicitly into account is termed Balance Sheet Management
Assets and Liabilities
This is a particular representation that categorizes the entries ( balances) in two classes:
