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Balance Sheet

It is a snapshot of a company’s financial position at a specific point in time. It lists assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity, following the formula: Assets = Liabilities + Equity. The balance sheet shows what a business owns and owes, and how much is invested by owners.

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