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Balance sheets: what they are and how to use them
A balance sheet is a financial statement that reports a company’s assets, liabilities and shareholder equity at a specific point in time.
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A balance sheet is a financial statement that reports a company’s assets, liabilities and shareholder equity at a specific point in time.
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