What Happens in a Civil Case. A civil lawsuit involves disputes between private individuals and/or organizations. The facts of the dispute could involve a contract, a lease, a physical injury experienced by an individual, a divorce, or many other issues.
Balance sheets are prepared with either one or two columns, with assets first, followed by liabilities and net worth. Identify the elements of a properly formatted balance sheet. Balance sheets are usually prepared at the close of an accounting period, such as month-end, quarter-end, or year-end.
Introduction to Balance Sheet. The accounting balance sheet is one of the major financial statements used by accountants and business owners. (The other major financial statements are the income statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of stockholders' equity) The balance sheet is also referred to as the statement of financial position. The balance sheet presents a company's financial position at the end of a specified date.