The Federal Reserve wants its balance sheet runoff to continue as long as possible, but doing so could mean persuading banks to hold fewer reserves. A sudden spike in reserve demand brought the last ...

When investors look at assets, they often want to see steady growth. A company whose assets increase over time, especially ...

Ultimately, Justice Kawaley agreed with Justice Parker that Parliament must have intended that a more flexible and functional solvency test apply for the appointment of receivers of segregated ...

The decision of the Court of Appeal in BNY Corporate Trustee Services Limited v Eurosail-UK 2007-3BL plc and others [2010] EWCA Civ 2007, is good news for distressed companies in need of some ...

If you’ve ever wondered what your bank is invested in, there’s good news for you. Yes, good news, even now with everyone worried about the safety and soundness of their bank — because as it happens, ...

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A balance sheet is a record of your assets and liabilities and the value of your shareholders' stock. Shareholders are people who invest in your business. Your total assets must equal the sum of your ...

A balance sheet is a financial statement that provides a broad overview of a given firm's assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity. This important document gives management and other interested ...

Cash on a balance sheet includes currency, bank accounts and undeposited checks. It is necessary to keep some cash available in case of unforeseen expenses. Cash is reported in the "current assets" ...

If you're interested in investing, you've probably read quite a few articles that say "do your homework" before buying a stock. Reading and understanding a balance sheet is part of that homework.