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	Term definition: Balance Sheet
		The top portion of the balance sheet should list your company's assets in order of liquidity, from most liquid to least liquid.
		For the balance sheet, it's the total amount of income to be received that's logged into the books at the close of the fiscal year.
		Other assets that appear in the balance sheet are called long-term or fixed assets because they're durable and will last more than one year.
	www.entrepreneur.com /encyclopedia/term/82186.html (803 words)

	Balance sheet
		The BIS publishes its balance sheet as at 31 March every year in its Annual Report, which provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of the Bank's balance sheet and profit and loss account.
		The BIS balance sheet continued to expand in 2006/07 to reach a financial year-end record at 31 March 2007 of SDR 270.9 billion, a substantial year-on-year increase of SDR 50.8 billion or 23%.
		On the liability side, the size of the BIS balance sheet is mainly driven by placements from customers (central banks, monetary authorities and international financial institutions), which constitute the vast majority of total liabilities.
	www.bis.org /banking/balsheet.htm (251 words)

	Balance sheet formats
		Balance sheet walk teaches balance sheet analysis using the relationship of the key financial statements, the income statement, cash flow and balance sheet.
		The debt financing components of the traditional balance sheet are included in current liabilities and non-current liabilities.
		Financial analysis demands a change in the balance sheet format by separating all funding components from operating components.
	www.balancesheetwalk.com /traditional_balance_sheet.htm (211 words)

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		Also called a statement of financial position, a balance sheet is a financial "snapshot" of your business at a given date in time.
		The accounting equation (assets = liabilities + owner's equity) is the basis for the balance sheet.
		The balance sheet is prepared after all adjusting entries are made in the general journal, all journal entries have been posted to the general ledger, the general ledger accounts have been footed to arrive at the period end totals, and an adjusted trial balance is prepared from the general ledger amounts.
	www.toolkit.cch.com /text/P06_1574.asp (181 words)

	Reading The Balance Sheet
		It is important to note, that a balance sheet is a snapshot of the company’s financial position at a single point in time.
		It also can be seen that this balance sheet is in balance where the value of the assets equals the combined value of the liabilities and shareholders’ equity.
		The balance sheet is a snapshot at a single point in time of the company’s accounts - covering its assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity.
	www.investopedia.com /articles/04/031004.asp (1335 words)

	A Beginner's Guide to the Balance Sheet
		Liquidity is shown in the current section of the balance sheet by examining current assets and current liabilities.
		Current liabilities are debts to be paid within the period between balance sheets (Table 5.) If the balance sheet is quarterly, the current portion of our liabilities, or $50,000, must be paid within the next quarter.
		The balance sheet in Table 8 shows CA of $100,000 and CL of $50,000.
	edis.ifas.ufl.edu /FE153 (2786 words)

	Balance sheet: balance sheet example, sample balance sheet, balance sheet template
		A balance sheet is often described as a "snapshot" of the company's financial condition on a given date.
		The net assets shown by the balance sheet equals the third part of the balance sheet, which is known as the shareholders' equity.
		The value of the assets in the balance has also been based on the assumption that the business is a going concern, otherwise the break-up value of the assets may be far less than the value in the balance sheet.
	wikipedia.pavelreich.com /wiki/Balance_sheet (979 words)

	Balance Sheet - CONTENTS OF THE BALANCE SHEET, BALANCE SHEETS AND SMALL BUSINESSES
		A balance sheet is a financial report that provides a summary of a business's position at a given point in time, including its assets (economic resources), its liabilities (financial debts or obligations), and its total or net worth.
		A comprehensive, accurate balance sheet can be a valuable tool for the small business owner or entrepreneur seeking to gain a full understanding of his or her operation.
		Given the balance sheet's value in providing an overview of a company's financial standing at a given point in time, it is understandably one of the primary financial documents demanded by prospective lenders, investors, and business clients.
	www.referenceforbusiness.com /small/A-Bo/Balance-Sheet.html (1147 words)

	Balance Sheet Analysis \| How to Read a Balance Sheet
		Knowing what is on the balance sheet is crucial to understanding whether or not the company you are investing in is capable of generating real value for shareholders.
		It is the balance sheet that can tell you if a company has enough money to continue to fund its own growth or whether it is going to have to take on debt, issue debt, or issue more stock in order to keep on keeping on.
		The advantage of the annual balance sheet over the quarterlies is that the annual balance sheet has been double-checked by accountants before it was filed with the SEC.
	www.fool.com /school/valuation/howtoreadabalancesheet.htm (610 words)

	Preparing A Balance Sheet
		A balance sheet is a documented report of your company's assets and obligations, as well as the residual ownership claims against your equity at any given point in time.
		With a properly prepared balance sheet, you can look at a balance sheet at the end of each accounting period and know if your business has more or less value, if your debts are higher or lower, and if your working capital is higher or lower.
		The balance sheet also shows the composition of assets and liabilities, the relative proportions of debt and equity financing and the amount of earnings that you have had to retain.
	www.va-interactive.com /inbusiness/editorial/finance/intemp/balance.html (2653 words)

	Business Basics - The Balance Sheet
		Recall that a balance sheet is a financial snapshot which shows the current health of the business as measured in terms of its assets and liabilities.
		The balance sheet would be useful to a banker or investor for assessing risk and collateral issues.
		An initial start-up balance sheet as well as one for the end of the first few years of operation can be prepared simply by looking at the ending balances at the end of the 12th, 24th, etc months.
	www.sfu.ca /~mvolker/biz/balsheet.htm (2457 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Off-balance-sheet
		Balance Sheet Analysis Get expert help on balance sheet analysis on our online directory.
		International harmonization of accounting standards, and the question of off-balance sheet treatment.
		Balance Testing and Rehab Ideal models for long term care and therapy clinics.
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Off-balance-sheet (255 words)

	Off-Balance Sheet Financing
		On-balance sheet financing is any form of direct debt or equity funding of a firm.
		Off-balance sheet financing, by comparison, is any form of funding that avoids placing owners' equity, liabilities or assets on a firm's balance sheet.
		When assets and liabilities are moved from one balance sheet to another, the risks associated with those assets and liabilities go with them.
	www.riskglossary.com /articles/off_balance_sheet_finance.htm (766 words)

	ERS/USDA Data - Farm Balance Sheet
		The balance sheet includes component accounts for assets, debt, and equity, where equity equals assets minus debt, 1960 to the present.
		The disaggregated balance sheets enable users to assess the status and trends of wealth within the farm sector.
		Farm balance sheets for the most recent time periods are available (see table).
	www.ers.usda.gov /data/farmbalancesheet (391 words)

	Testing Balance Sheet Strength
		For stock investors, the balance sheet is an important consideration for investing in a company's stock because it is a reflection of what the company owns and owes.
		The strength of a company's balance sheet can be evaluated by three broad categories of investment-quality measurements: working capital adequacy, asset performance and capitalization structure.
		As a consequence, a strong balance sheet is built on the efficient management of these major asset types and a strong portfolio is built on knowing how to read and analyze financials statements.
	www.investopedia.com /articles/basics/06/assetperformance.asp (1331 words)

	Fact Sheet - Cash Balance Pension Plans
		In a typical cash balance plan, a participant's account is credited each year with a “pay credit” (such as 5 percent of compensation from his or her employer) and an “interest credit” (either a fixed rate or a variable rate that is linked to an index such as the 1-year U.S. Treasury bill rate).
		In many cash balance plans, however, the participant could instead choose (with consent from his or her spouse) to take a lump sum benefit equal to the $100,000 account balance.
		Participation in typical cash balance plans generally does not depend on the workers contributing part of their compensation to the plan; however, participation in a 401(k) plan does depend, in whole or in part, on an employee choosing to make a contribution to the plan.
	www.dol.gov /ebsa/newsroom/fscashbalanceplans.html (2929 words)

	Balance Sheet - A Financial Management Tool
		From the example balance sheet statement, it may be noted that some of the assets are either in the form of cash or can be quickly converted to cash.
		Comparing balance sheets between years directs attention to changes that have occurred in the relationship between assets and liabilities and the resulting growth or decline in net worth of the business.
		An example of data for a common-size statement is shown in the example balance sheet on page 3, where the individual assets are listed as a percent of the total assets and the individual liabilities and equity are listed as a percent of the total liabilities plus equity.
	trmep.tamu.edu /cg/factsheets/rm5-5.html (1486 words)

	Balance Sheet
		The pro forma Balance Sheet shows assets, liabilities, and capital, which is the financial position of a company at a certain date.
		The Balance Sheet is a picture of a business’ assets, liabilities, and capital -- its overall financial picture -- on a given date, at a given time.
		In the initial balance, the software recalculates retained earnings (Earnings (or losses) that have been reinvested into the company, not paid out as dividends to the owners) as a plug amount, forcing retained earnings to make sure that assets are always equal to capital plus liabilities.
	www.timberry.com /fm/Balance_Sheet.htm (424 words)

	Introduction to the balance sheet
		A balance sheet is a statement of the total assets and liabilities of an organisation at a particular date - usually the last date of an accounting period.
		The Companies Act requires the balance sheet to be included in the published financial accounts of all limited companies.
		A balance sheet does not necessary "value" a company, since assets and liabilities are shown at "historical cost" and some intangible assets (e.g.
	www.tutor2u.net /business/accounts/balance_sheet.htm (918 words)

	Balance sheet analysis
		The balance sheet shows the assets and liabilities for the business.
		On the balance sheet we can see the cash balance at the start and end of the period.
		However, the details of all the cash flows cannot be gleaned from the balance sheet.
	balancesheetwalk.com (211 words)

	Balance Sheet
		Accounts such as cash, inventory and property are on the asset side of the balance sheet, while on the liability side there are accounts such as accounts payable or long-term debt.
		The exact accounts on a balance sheet will differ by company and by industry, as there is no one set template that accurately accommodates for the differences between different types of businesses.
		The balance sheet is one of the most important pieces of financial information issued by a company.
	www.investopedia.com /terms/b/balancesheet.asp (595 words)

	SEC Adopts Rules on Disclosure of Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations; Press Release ...
		The amendments will include a definition of "off-balance sheet arrangements" that primarily targets the means through which companies typically structure off-balance sheet transactions or otherwise incur risks of loss that are not fully transparent to investors.
		The amendments will require disclosure of off-balance sheet arrangements that either have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future effect on the registrant's financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.
		Registrants will be required to comply with the disclosure requirements for off-balance sheet arrangements in Commission filings that are required to include financial statements for the fiscal years ending on or after June 15, 2003.
	www.sec.gov /news/press/2003-10.htm (582 words)

	Balance Sheet Analysis
		A thorough analysis of a company's balance sheet is extremely important for both stock and bond investors.
		Analyzing a balance sheet is fundamental knowledge for anyone who wishes to carefully select solid and profitable investments.
		The balance sheet is the basic report of a firm's possessions, debts and capital.
	www.ameritradefinancial.com /educationv2/fhtml/learning/balsheetanalysis.fhtml (1390 words)

	Balance Sheet - , Roof Books
		Kit Robinson's new Roof book, Balance Sheet, includes, besides the long-lined title poem, the one-word-to-a-line four-lines-to-a-stanza poems of "Ice Cubes II" and the variously-composed numbered lyric poems that comprise the opening sequence, "Counter Meditation." The three sections of the book, though almost alarmingly discrete, do, at the same time, compose a balanced sheet.
		Balance Sheet is just that, a various, wry look at apparent life both inside and out at midpoint, balanced in the battering flux of myriad informations, all as "right" and "wrong" as ever.
		But in Balance Sheet, he has developed quickness and hilarity into something very like wisdom-surrounding his accuracies in another measure-one that's hard to name but which expands time.
	www.roofbooks.com /Book/index.cfm?GCOI=93780100462670&fa=description (279 words)

	Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
		China: The Balance Sheet presents the most important statistical facts about China’s economic, political, social and military development, along with analysis and discussion of their implications for the United States.
		The project is chaired by C. Fred Bergsten, director of the Institute, and John J. Hamre, president and CEO of CSIS.
		The primary authors of China: The Balance Sheet are Dr. Bergsten, Bates Gill, Nicholas R. Lardy and Derek Mitchell.
	www.csis.org /isp/chinabalancesheet (340 words)

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