Learn how to analyze a company's balance sheet, including assets, liabilities, and equity, for smarter investment decisions.

Running a successful business requires a lot more than showing up at the office and promoting your products or services. Successful small business owners understand that always knowing where their ...

Make a balance sheet using Google Docs' "Spreadsheet" features to determine your cash on hand totals, without having to manually figure complicated formulas using a paper spreadsheet or having to ...

When you want to know a company’s financial health, it helps to look at its balance sheet. But if you’ve never seen a balance sheet before or don’t know how to read one, all you’ll see is a collection ...

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A balance sheet is a type of financial statement that lists a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity. The assets should be in "balance" and equal the total liabilities and ...

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Nearly every financial crisis can be traced back to a foundation of weak balance sheets that cracked under the pressure of excessive debt. Companies, households, and governments load up on debt during ...