Accounting Information & Its Applications


Uses of balance Sheet

Q. Write a short note on uses of Balance Sheet. (Jan. 01)

The balance sheet reflects the financial position of the enterprise. It provides useful information to various users. The balance sheet is described as a snapshot of the financial position of a business entity. The various groups interested in the company can draw useful inferences from an analysis of the information contained in the balance sheet. The balance sheet is also called the position statement.

  1. It shows the financial position of the business concern.
  2. It shows what the firm owes to others and also what others owe to the firm.
  3. It shows the nature and value of the assets.
  4. It also reflects the liquidity of a firm.
 
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