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Balance Sheet

 

The basic layout of the balance sheet reflects the fundamental accounting equation: assets = liabilities + owner's equity. It's called a balance sheet because it reflects the account balances as of a specific date. it also has to balance--the sum of the balances on the left hand side has to equal the sum of the balances on the right hand side.

Assets Liabilities + Owner's Equity
Cash Accounts payable
Accounts receivable Other short term liabilities
Notes receivable Long term debt
Inventory Owner's equity
Fixed assets Retained earnings
Total assets Total liabilities and owner's equity

 

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Last modified: August 03, 2005