balance sheet

noun

: a statement of financial condition at a given date

Examples of balance sheet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Nonprofit alleges falsified financial documents Each year, the Idaho American Legion’s Finance Commission reviewed its balance sheets to build the nonprofit’s annual budgets, but the documentation for those accounts was overseen by Abrahamson in his most recent position, Skinner said. Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 21 June 2024 Hertz is raising the better part of a billion dollars to refresh its fleet and shore up its balance sheet. Melvin Backman, Quartz, 20 June 2024 To put this massive haul into context, its net cash only amounted to roughly $1 billion at the end of the first quarter, and the size of its balance sheet totaled just $2.6 billion. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 12 June 2024 Teddy Bear College provides snacks and lunch for students each day, leaving its balance sheet vulnerable to the recent rise in food prices. Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for balance sheet 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1771, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of balance sheet was circa 1771

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“Balance sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balance%20sheet. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Legal Definition

balance sheet

noun
bal·​ance sheet
: a statement of financial condition at a given date

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