Worksheet Details
CategoryBalance Sheet.
TopicIncome statement and balance sheet for business plan.
AuthorOlivia Foxall
PostedSun, Aug 25th 2019 08:09 AM
Formatjpg/jpeg
When valuing your assets, it’s best to err on the side of caution. This means that if equipment depreciates, you should list what it could currently be sold for. A general rule of thumb when ascertaining assets is to choose either what you paid for it, or its current fair market value. You should choose fair market value for any equipment or working capital that may be a few years old, because it will not be worth as much as you paid for it. On the other hand, if you are counting real property as an asset, you will want to choose what it is currently assessed at, rather than what you paid for it. Real property values can grow over time. If you pay tax on your real property, then you will want to use what it is being assessed as.
A balance sheet is one of the most important financial statements made by accountants and business owners. A business’ balance sheet offers a comprehensive overview of a company’s financial health by detailing a company’s assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity. The balance sheet shows how cash flows throughout your finances and points to ways in which you can improve your company’s financial health.