balance sheet

  • 1balance sheet — bal·ance sheet n: a statement of financial condition at a given date Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. balance sheet …

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  • 2Balance sheet — Balance Bal ance (b[a^]l ans), n. [OE. balaunce, F. balance, fr. L. bilanx, bilancis, having two scales; bis twice (akin to E. two) + lanx plate, scale.] 1. An apparatus for weighing. [1913 Webster] Note: In its simplest form, a balance consists… …

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  • 3balance sheet — balance sheets N COUNT A balance sheet is a written statement of the amount of money and property that a company or person has, including amounts of money that are owed or are owing. Balance sheet is also used to refer to the general financial… …

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  • 4balance sheet — n a statement of how much money a business has earned and how much money it has paid for goods and services ▪ a healthy balance sheet …

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  • 5balance sheet — balance ,sheet noun count a written statement showing the value of a company at a particular time …

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  • 6balance sheet — [n] financial statement including gains and losses for a period account, annual report, assets and liabilities, budget, ledger, report; concepts 271,332 …

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  • 7balance sheet — ► NOUN ▪ a written statement of the assets, liabilities, and capital of a business …

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  • 8balance sheet — n. a statement summarizing the financial status of an individual or a business by showing assets, liabilities, etc. at a given date …

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  • 9Balance sheet — Accountancy Key concepts Accountant · Accounting period · Bookkeeping · Cash and accrual basis · Cash flow management · Chart of accounts  …

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  • 10balance sheet — an important business document that shows what a business owns and owes as of the date shown. Essentially a balance sheet is a list of business assets and their cost on one side and a list of liabilities and owners equity (investment in the… …

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