Balance Sheets: 01. Introduction to Balance Sheets

Balance Sheets: 01. Introduction to Balance Sheets is an introductory course that defines the various components of the balance sheet, such as assets, liabilities and equity. Designed for the non-financial employee, this course provides useful and important information that will help you better understand the balance sheet, what it does, and how to create one. You’ll also learn how the balance sheet ties in with the income and equity statement.

This course is the first in our series on Balance Sheets, which is part of a larger series called Introduction to Financial Statements. The course is made up of a video with audio narration, downloadable materials, and a quick quiz. Take this course along with others in the Balance Sheet series for a full understanding of this tool and how it is used.