Balance Sheet: Complete Guide, Example & Interactive Calculator
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A balance sheet (Statement of Financial Position) shows what a company owns (assets), what it owes (liabilities), and the owners’ share (equity) at a specific date. The fundamental equation is:
This equation must always balance. Let’s break it down with a complete numerical example and then use our interactive calculator.
📊 Step‑by‑Step Example (ABC Learning Ltd.)
Assume ABC Learning Ltd. on 31 December 2024 has the following figures:
| Category | Item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | Cash | 15,000 |
| Accounts Receivable | 22,000 | |
| Inventory | 18,000 | |
| Equipment (net) | 45,000 | |
| Building (net) | 80,000 | |
| Total Assets | 180,000 | |
| LIABILITIES | Accounts Payable | 28,000 |
| Bank Loan (due 2026) | 50,000 | |
| Short‑term debt | 12,000 | |
| Total Liabilities | 90,000 | |
| EQUITY | Share Capital | 60,000 |
| Retained Earnings | 30,000 | |
| Total Equity | 90,000 | |
Total Assets = 15,000 + 22,000 + 18,000 + 45,000 + 80,000 = 180,000
Total Liabilities = 28,000 + 50,000 + 12,000 = 90,000
Total Equity = 60,000 + 30,000 = 90,000
Liabilities + Equity = 90,000 + 90,000 = 180,000 ✅ Balanced.
This confirms the balance sheet is correct. Now you can practise with your own numbers below.
🧮 Interactive Balance Sheet Calculator
Enter any two values and the calculator will compute the third automatically. It follows the rule: Assets = Liabilities + Equity.
📐 Accounting Equation Solver
✔️ Works with decimals. The formula: Assets = Liabilities + Equity. Leave exactly one field empty.
📌 Why This Matters
- Investors check if liabilities are too high.
- Managers track assets and equity growth.
- Lenders evaluate solvency and risk.
Balance sheets are usually prepared under IAS 1 (IFRS) or local GAAP. The layout above is a simplified but accurate representation.
🧠 Quick Practice Quiz (Mental Math)
A company has assets of $500,000 and liabilities of $320,000. What is the equity?
Answer: Equity = Assets – Liabilities = $180,000.
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