The three main elements of a balance sheet are: Assets These are resources owned or controlled by the business that provide future economic benefits. Assets are usually divided into Current Assets : expected to be used or converted into cash within one year (e.g., cash, accounts receivable, inventory) and Non-Current Assets : long-term investments not expected to be liquidated within a year (e.g., property, equipment, patents). Liabilities These are obligations the company owes to outsiders—debts or future sacrifices of economic benefits. Liabilities are classified into: Current Liabilities due within one year (e.g., accounts payable, short-term loans).and Non-Current Liabilities payable after one year (e.g., long-term loans, bonds payable). Equity (Owner’s Equity or Shareholders’ Equity) This represents the owners’ residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities. It includes Capital / Share Capital, Retained Earnings and Reserves The balance sheet prov...
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