balance sheet

Also known as consolidated balance sheet, statement of financial position, position statement, statement of financial condition

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A balance sheet is a financial snapshot that shows what a company owns (assets), what it owes (liabilities), and what's left for owners (equity) at a specific point in time. It matters because it helps investors, creditors, and managers understand whether a company is financially healthy and has enough resources to pay its debts and grow.

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pseudonym: statement of financial status

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In financial accounting, a balance sheet (also known as statement of financial position or statement of financial condition) is a summary of the financial balances of an individual or organization, whether it be a sole proprietorship, a business partnership, a corporation, a private limited company or other organization such as a government or not-for-profit entity. Assets, liabilities and ownership equity are listed as of a specific date, such as the end of its financial year. A balance sheet is often described as a "snapshot of a company's financial condition".

Of the four basic financial statements, the balance sheet is the only statement that applies to a single point in time of a business's calendar year.