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Off-Balance Sheet Items

Off-balance sheet items are assets or liabilities not recorded directly on the balance sheet but still impact financial health. Examples include operating leases, joint ventures, or contingent liabilities. These are often disclosed in footnotes and used in risk assessments to get a full picture of a company’s obligations.

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