Meaning of the word "balance sheet" in English

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balance sheet

US /ˈbæl.əns ˌʃiːt/
UK /ˈbæl.əns ˌʃiːt/
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Noun

1.

a statement of the assets, liabilities, and capital of a business or other organization at a particular point in time, detailing the balance of income and expenditure over the preceding period.

Example:
The accountant prepared the company's balance sheet for the end of the fiscal year.
Investors often review a company's balance sheet to assess its financial health.
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