An audit is an inspection of a company's accounting records, usually done by an independent certified public accountant. Audits are performed in an effort to determine whether a business is ...

It is important to remember that when you purchase a new business, you purchase its total liabilities as well as its assets. To see where you stand financially with a newly acquired business, start a ...

When you want to know a company’s financial health, it helps to look at its balance sheet. But if you’ve never seen a balance sheet before or don’t know how to read one, all you’ll see is a collection ...

Adam Mortanian is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of PACT Capital Inc., a real estate mortgage, banking and capital advisory firm. If you’re like most financial advisors, your main focus is on ...

If you’ve ever looked at a balance sheet and immediately wanted to slam your laptop shut, you’re not alone. Most business owners don’t come from accounting backgrounds, and the sheer volume of numbers ...

A balance sheet is a versatile document that offers a snapshot of a company's or individual's finances at a given point in time. Businesses can use balance sheets to develop plans for the future and ...

Brian Beers is a digital editor, writer, Emmy-nominated producer, and content expert with 15+ years of experience writing about corporate finance & accounting, fundamental analysis, and investing.

John Augustine: Since this past summer, one of our top recommendations to clients of the Huntington Private Bank has been the importance of having a personal balance sheet. What’s a personal balance ...

Aaron Hankin is currently working for Dow Jones MarketWatch. He has 10+ years of professional experience in the financial markets. Timothy Li is a consultant, accountant, and finance manager with an ...