Dissecting the Balance Sheet
By Michael K. Farmer, CPA
By Michael K. Farmer, CPA
Many business people only look at their profit and loss report when reviewing their financials. They may be missing some important information that is delineated on the balance sheet. Below is a sample balance sheet with items that should be reviewed to ensure the financial health of any company. It is also helpful to have a comparative balance sheet showing the current and last periods. This will help identify items that are growing or declining.
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