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Balance Sheet: Definition, Example, Elements of a Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet: Definition, Example, Elements of a Balance Sheet

July 6, 2023
Bill Kimball

Find the best finance statement templates for you and your business. With FreshBooks, you don’t need to become an accountant overnight to run your business the way it deserves. Transfer funds between your bank account and trading account with ease. When recording the balance sheet items, there is no law on which side to record […]

Balance Sheet Definition & Examples Assets = Liabilities + Equity

Balance Sheet Definition & Examples Assets = Liabilities + Equity

July 6, 2023
Bill Kimball

If your results show that, say, there’s a significant percent decrease in your company’s cash, you might be experiencing financial problems. Investopedia defines an asset as “Anything of value that can be converted into cash.” In other words, an asset provides economic value to businesses and organizations. To complete …

What Credit CR and Debit DR Mean on a Balance Sheet

What Credit CR and Debit DR Mean on a Balance Sheet

July 5, 2023
Bill Kimball

There are a few theories on the origin of the abbreviations used for debit (DR) and credit (CR) in accounting. To explain these theories, here is a brief introduction to the use of debits and credits, and how the technique of double-entry accounting, came to be. The company originally paid $4,000 for the asset and […]

Accounting Business Forms and Templates

Accounting Business Forms and Templates

July 5, 2023
Bill Kimball

All the transaction details and invoices can be stored using Formplus storage. Accounting forms also help investors and stakeholders to evaluate the performance and financial state of a company. This article explains the different types of disclosure forms, their uses, and also show you how to create one using Formplus. This post will explore …

Accumulated Depreciation and Depreciation Expense

Accumulated Depreciation and Depreciation Expense

July 5, 2023
Bill Kimball

That said, there is a potential downside to depreciation, and that comes when the investor sells a property that has been depreciated for a number of years. As the years go by and depreciation is allocated to a property, the amount of accumulated depreciation will increase as well. As the accumulated depreciation increases, the net […]

Accounts Receivable Subsidiary Ledger: Definition and Purpose

Accounts Receivable Subsidiary Ledger: Definition and Purpose

July 5, 2023
Bill Kimball

Just imagine having tens or hundreds of customers purchasing or paying at the same time, it’d be hard or maybe even impossible to keep track of a specific customer’s credit balance. It is more detailed than the general ledger as it also includes the transaction and payment of each customer who availed themselves of credit. […]