- Financial Accounting
- Accounting
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Financial Statements
- Accounts Receivable
- Balance Sheet
- Financial Reporting
- Accounts Payable
- Equities
- Asset Management
Understanding Financial Statements: Company Position
Completed by Sonam Chaudhary
June 28, 2025
12 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Describe the purpose of a balance sheet and its three components.
Recognize and understand the meaning of several items typically presented on a balance sheet.
Explain the broader purpose of financial statements and the role of accounting in producing the financial statements.
Read and, to some extent, interpret real-world balance sheets.
Skills you will gain

