Discover key metrics such as working capital, asset performance, and capital structure to effectively evaluate a company's balance sheet for wise investment decisions.

No accounting term generates more fear and confusion for business owners than the words "balance sheet." Most owners review their profit-and-loss statement regularly but only give their balance sheet ...

The set-up of the balance sheet and essential framework are largely the same in a for-profit and nonprofit business. However, basic terminology and account details are different based on the distinct ...

Financial statements report the business activities and financial performance of a company. Learn how they are used by executives, investors, and lenders.

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 ...

A few months ago, we published a column entitled, “Understanding Financials: Your Income Statement.” To re-read that e-column, click here. The balance sheet is another of the financial statements ...

If you’ve ever looked at a balance sheet and immediately wanted to slam your laptop shut, you’re not alone. Most business owners don’t come from accounting backgrounds, and the sheer volume of numbers ...

Usually, entrepreneurs launch businesses because they want to turn their passion for something into profit. However, to ensure that a great idea translates into a viable business with growth potential ...

Today’s article is a part of the Forward Thinking Education Series presented by Legacy Bank, the Latino Chamber of Commerce and the Pueblo Chieftain. Webinars further discussing this and other ...

Insurance can seem complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Get the basics here. Insurance companies confound many Americans, with costly premiums that often provide no obvious benefit during good ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Future restructurings are likely to focus on addressing fundamental balance sheet and business issues in troubled companies rather than providing a quick fix, a senior Deloitte ...

A financial statement that lists the assets, liabilities and equity of a company at a specific point in time and is used to calculate the net worth of a business. A basic tenet of double-entry ...