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A balance sheet is a financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder's equity. A balance sheet is a type of financial statement. It gives you an ...

Of all the financial statements issued by companies, the balance sheet is one of the most effective tools in evaluating financial health at a specific point in time. Consider it a financial snapshot ...

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