Balance sheet
Shows the value of a business’s assets and liabilities at a particular point in time.
Sometimes referred to as ‘Statement of financial position’
Assets
These are items of value owned by the business. Can be fixed (non-current) or short-
term current assets.
Liabilities
Debts owed by the business
Current liabilities
Short-term debts owed by the business.
Non-current liabilities
Long-term debts owed by the business.
Current assets
Items of value owned by the business and used within one vear.
Non-current assets
Items owned by the business for more than one year.