Balance Sheet
Accounting & Bookkeeping Glossary
Definition
A balance sheet is a snapshot of your business's financial position at a specific point in time. It shows what you own (assets), what you owe (liabilities), and what's left over (equity). If your balance sheet doesn't balance, something is wrong in your books — and that's a problem your bookkeeper needs to fix before tax time.
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