The balance sheet is one of a company's most important financial statements, because it gives investors a snapshot of the company's financial health at any given moment in time. Essentially, it is a ...

Your business transactions must be recorded on a regular basis to create current financial statements. Financial statements are used by your accountant to prepare tax returns; by investors and lenders ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...