FINE 2000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Free Cash Flow, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet

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The balance sheet is a financial statement that shows the value of the firm"s assets and liabilities at a particular date. Current assets are likely to be used or turned into cash in the near future. Long-term assets include tangible capital assets or fixed assets such as buildings, equipment, etc. , and investments in associated companies, showing the ownership interest in another business. On the other side of the balance sheet there are liabilities, and what is left over after liabilities have been paid is shareholders" equity. Shareholders" equity = total assets total liabilities. Book value vs. market value: generally accepted accounting principles (gaap): procedures for preparing financial statements. Book value: net worth of the firm according to the balance sheet. The market values of assets and liabilities do not equal their book values. Book values are based on historical or original values. Market values measure current values of assets and liabilities.

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