Previously, we discussed some ways to improve cash flow within a company. This evolved from a question that was posed by contractors on a message board regarding the difference between profits and ...

A balance sheet is a type of financial statement that lists a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity. The assets should be in "balance" and equal the total liabilities and ...

Financial statements are documents used to communicate to end-users a business's financial circumstances in an efficient and effective manner. Four basic financial statements exist: the balance sheet, ...

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Reading the financial statements of a business helps with evaluating financial strength and stability. The balance sheet shows the financial condition of the business at a specific point in time.

Investors in iRobot (IRBT +5.63%) have had a roller coaster of a ride. The company's stock price soared 85% in 2013 but has taken a zigzag path to end up down 6% year to date in 2014. As with all ...

Balance sheets consist of assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity, revealing financial health. Shareholders' equity equals assets minus liabilities and reflects theoretical investor value if a ...