Course Description
A balance sheet is a financial statement that reports a company's assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, and provides a basis for computing rates of return and evaluating its capital structureIn financial accounting, a balance sheet is a summary of the financial balances of an individual or organization, whether it be a sole proprietorship, a business partnership, a corporation, private limited company or other organization such as government or not-for-profit entity.
How to Prepare a Basic Balance Sheet
Determine the Reporting Date and Period. ...
Identify Your Assets. ...
Identify Your Liabilities. ...
Calculate Shareholders' Equity. ...
Add Total Liabilities to Total Shareholders' Equity and Compare to Assets.
