Understanding Financial Statements: The Balance Sheet
The balance sheet is important to business operations in general. It provides a snapshot of what the company owns and what they owe to outside sources. The balance sheet is also known as a profit and loss account. By either name, this special form of financial statement provides great insight into an organization’s holdings.
Breaking Down the Balance Sheet
To clarify, a balance sheet shows how much money the organization has, how much property they own, and most import...