Spotting Creative Accounting on the Balance Sheet
You can spot creative accounting practices on a company's balance sheet by analyzing its assets, liabilities, and equity. Overstating assets and/or understating liabilities leads to increased net ...
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Total Liabilities And Equity: What Is It, Calculation & Importance
Total Liabilities and Equity represents the sum of a company’s financial obligations (liabilities) and the owners’ claims (equity) on its assets. Understanding total liabilities and equity is ...
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What Is the Equity-to-Asset Ratio?
Equity-to-asset ratio measures a company's leverage; examining it aids in understanding debt levels. Calculating this ratio involves dividing total equity by total assets to get a percentage.
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How A New SBA Lending Rule Gives Buyers The Chance To Cut Deals Like Private Equity Pros
The Small Business Administration now allows buyers to offer sellers equity stakes up to 20%, while structuring the deal as an asset purchase. That means they can keep the old owner involved ...