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Glossary term

Balance Sheet

Definition

A balance sheet is a snapshot of everything you own and everything you owe at a single point in time.

Technical definition

A balance sheet is a financial statement listing assets, liabilities, and equity as of a specific date, where assets equal liabilities plus equity.

Why it matters

Lenders use it to gauge financial position and equity. A clear, current balance sheet is a foundation of most loan applications.

Example

A farm balance sheet lists land, equipment, and livestock as assets and loans owed as liabilities.

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