Which side of a balance sheet outlines a company's assets and liabilities?

The left side of the balance sheet outlines all of a company’s assets. On the right side, the balance sheet outlines the company’s liabilities and shareholders’ equity. T he assets and liabilities are separated into two categories: current asset/liabilities and non-current (long-term) assets/liabilities.

Do liabilities appear on a balance sheet?

Some liabilities are considered off the balance sheet, meaning they do not appear on the balance sheet. Shareholder equity is the money attributable to the owners of a business or its shareholders. It is also known as net assets since it is equivalent to the total assets of a company minus its liabilities or the debt it owes to non-shareholders.

What is a balance sheet based on?

The balance sheet displays the company’s total assets and how the assets are financed, either through either debt or equity. It can also be referred to as a statement of net worth or a statement of financial position. The balance sheet is based on the fundamental equation: Assets = Liabilities + Equity. Image: CFI’s Financial Analysis Course