Accounting Classic Balance Sheet

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Explanation of a standard balance sheet including assets, liabilities & capital. More related video at http://www.studybeat.com.

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Accounting Classic Balance Sheet StudyBeat.com Correspondent: Put your fingers on the pulse of knowledge at Study Beat. Correspondent: Section G Classified Balance Sheet. Correspondent: We showed you what a regular balance sheet looks like. Now we move to the classified balance sheet. With classified balance sheet rates up the asset and liabilities account classifications to more adequately describe those classifications. Correspondent: On a classified balance sheet two of the major account classifications are broken into several areas so that you can analyze the state of the business with a glance. Several accounts with similar characteristics are listed under the same classification for better reference. Correspondent: On a classified balance sheet assets are divided into 4 distinguishable areas. One, current assets; two, investments; three, plant and equipment; and four, intangible assets. Correspondent: Put your fingers on the pulse of knowledge at Study Beat get the answers you need when you need it.
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