Principles of Managerial Finance, Student Value Edition Plus NEW MyLab Finance with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (14th Edition)

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ISBN: 9780133740912

Author: Lawrence J. Gitman, Chad J. Zutter

Publisher: PEARSON

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E3-2 Explain why the income statement can also be called a “profit-and-loss statement.” What exactly does the word balance mean in the title of the balance sheet? Why do we balance the two halves?

Definition Definition Financial statement that provides a snapshot of an organization's financial position at a specific point in time. It summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder's equity, detailing what the company owns, what it owes, and what is left over for its owners. The balance sheet serves as a crucial tool to assess the financial health and stability of a company, as well as to help management make informed decisions about its future investments and financial obligations.

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Learning Goal 1 E3-2 Explain why the income statement can also be called a “profit-and-loss statement.” What exactly does the word balance mean in the title of the balance sheet ? Why do we balance the two halves?

Solution Summary: The author explains the difference between income statement and balance sheet. Income statement shows the financial operating summary of a firm that is the net income earned or net loss suffered by the firm.

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