How the Balance Sheet Works | Understand the Statement of Financial Position

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The balance sheet is one of the three main financial statements and it provides information about a company’s financial position at a certain point in time. If you want to understand the financial health of a business that’s the place to start. However, please note that’s it’s just a snapshot a certain point in time: It does NOT show the flows into and out of the accounts during the period.
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The balance sheet provides information on the company’s Assets, Liabilities and Equity. Assets are the resources the company owns and uses, and Liabilities is what it owes to others. Equity is the difference between total assets and total liabilities. This leftover money belongs to the owners of the company. Therefore, the more assets a company has and the smaller its debt, the bigger equity will be.
It all comes back to the main accounting equation: Assets equal Liabilities plus Equity or if we rearrange: Equity equals Assets minus Liabilities. A higher value for assets, a lower value for liabilities equals higher equity.
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  • @corradolicini3681
    @corradolicini36813 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are amazing. I've been an accountant for over 25 years and trained many people, but now looking for simple ways to help my wife understand accounting as she gets involved in the business. I always prided myself in being great at explaining things, but I come no where near your clarity, delivery and techniques. You are very special. I mean that. Just incredible videos.

  • @donworland
    @donworland2 жыл бұрын

    Your work is GREAT, I have whittled down my accounting lessons to yours because of how clearly you've taught the art and science. I plan to go through more of your playlists as I continue learning about accounting and bookkeeping, I am subscribed! Thank you very much.

  • @dennisd5776
    @dennisd57764 жыл бұрын

    Interesting and effective way to explain a complicated idea.

  • @ammcjk2011
    @ammcjk20112 ай бұрын

    I asked my wife if it were ok to fall in love with you, and she told me it was ok since she loves you too 🙂. I have been trying to bend my mind around the basics of financial statements, and this is the first time I have been able to get the necessary understanding. Truly appreciated!!

  • @MrZoszos
    @MrZoszos Жыл бұрын

    The whole system has been designed to complicate everything especially with bogus terminologies but you've broken things down so much in ways that any average person can understand. Good job and many thanks 👍👍

  • @2002muju
    @2002muju3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant way of explaining / teaching a layman some technicalities of balance sheets. Thank you, keep up the good work 😊

  • @victor7530
    @victor75302 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Leila. This is a very clear explanation. I am doing AAT level 3 and you have reminded me of a few things and clarified a few things for me.

  • @thembinkosi7935
    @thembinkosi7935Ай бұрын

    This is Amazing. I thought I was a below average student, well it turns out that my teacher failed to explain the topic.

  • @melbrags
    @melbrags3 жыл бұрын

    I'm an accountant. But I must admit I've never seen a more simple explanation of a Balance Sheet and with a demonstration. Love your videos😍

  • @LeilaGharani

    @LeilaGharani

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @guitarriffslibrary

    @guitarriffslibrary

    2 ай бұрын

    BORING SIMPLE THINGS MADE COMPLEX WITH TERMINOLOGIES. CREATED JOBS FOR ACCOUNTANTS. 😅

  • @youssefyoussef5096
    @youssefyoussef50963 жыл бұрын

    Amazing explanation, I've just started my Amazon FBA business and I needed this to know more about accounting. I'm gonna watch all your videos, and check if you have something for e-commerce. You're the best 🤗

  • @0105251697
    @01052516974 жыл бұрын

    It’s an amazing example Liela, You’ve cleared the confusions with a simple example Big thanks

  • @LeilaGharani

    @LeilaGharani

    4 жыл бұрын

    Really glad it's helpful!

  • @waynethurman2144
    @waynethurman21444 жыл бұрын

    Hope you do a video on the cash flow statement soon! Your Excel videos are probably the best on the planet!

  • @florencepreyeuguta1056
    @florencepreyeuguta10563 жыл бұрын

    I'm beginning to find account so interesting through this video. And the soft voice is what makes it really wow... Thumps up

  • @1000left
    @1000left3 ай бұрын

    EXCELLENT demonstration!!!! Thank you!!!!

  • @Thesp88
    @Thesp882 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing honestly, I can’t believe how much I’m learning with your videos. You make accounting less daunting and convoluted!!

  • @LeilaGharani

    @LeilaGharani

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's great to hear, Manuel!

  • @solarpunk_
    @solarpunk_4 жыл бұрын

    Leila, well done on another clear and concise video explaining the everyday business metrics finance work with. I’d really like to see an explanation of Gross Profit v’s Net Profit. Thanks

  • @1rocknroy
    @1rocknroy2 жыл бұрын

    Rearranging the accounting equation made all the difference for me. Clears up so much. Thumbs UP UP UP and away!

  • @ahmedalmassri2037
    @ahmedalmassri20372 жыл бұрын

    your videos always amazing, i have MBA and studied balance sheet but now i understand the concept very well really appreciate

  • @bluesapphire7548
    @bluesapphire7548Ай бұрын

    Knocked it out of the park!

  • @subhasispatnaik975
    @subhasispatnaik9754 жыл бұрын

    As usual, another critical topic explained in the best possible and simple way. You nailed it Leila..Keep shinning ❤️❤️😊😊

  • @ismailismaili0071
    @ismailismaili00714 жыл бұрын

    I'm really so happy with this new series of videos thank Ms. Leila

  • @paultreviska9417
    @paultreviska94172 жыл бұрын

    And now I know! Thank you for the clarity. Crystal clear like the glasses

  • @yingxufang2177
    @yingxufang21772 жыл бұрын

    As an international student struggling with accounting your existence means a lot really!! My life saver🥺

  • @raza107
    @raza1074 жыл бұрын

    The way you explain BS is excellent and more than which normally expecting from expert financial analysts .it is simply you add value in your work. Well done n keep it up

  • @SpiridonSpiridonovich
    @SpiridonSpiridonovich4 ай бұрын

    Great visualisation. Many thanks! 🎉

  • @amandajirwin3970
    @amandajirwin39704 жыл бұрын

    This series is so helpfull. I should have started with these when i started my studies

  • @1gopalakrishnarao
    @1gopalakrishnarao4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Explanation. Very much informative, inspiring, even a small LKG kid understands. Salutations Madam

  • @MrRchrd725
    @MrRchrd7252 жыл бұрын

    The Best Accounting Lesson Ever.. AMAZING and APPRECIATE the Hard Work Thank You

  • @santomt3890
    @santomt38904 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, I needed a refresher. Would you be going to into specific parts of accounting? Such as account payables and receivables, The breakdowns of AP metrics like DPO, turn over etc?

  • @letsexcel7873
    @letsexcel78734 жыл бұрын

    dont have words to appreciate. beautifully done. fantastic

  • @pdgiven
    @pdgiven7 ай бұрын

    Excellent explanation of not only the Balance Sheet but also the 'concept' of Equity' and how these are used to determine the overall financial health of a company at a particular point in time: bravo!

  • @user-ye5xm2te5c
    @user-ye5xm2te5c2 жыл бұрын

    You are a great teacher. I just could understand (before seeing your video), how liabilities are considered assets, simplifying and explaining that clearly is a gift. Thank you

  • @LeilaGharani

    @LeilaGharani

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help!

  • @HappyheartbyNida
    @HappyheartbyNida4 жыл бұрын

    Juice example was great to understand . I never knew it was so easy. Thanks Leila

  • @professord44
    @professord44 Жыл бұрын

    Leila, that demonstration was just terrific. Thank you 😄

  • @simonapopescu893
    @simonapopescu8934 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Leila! You are a great teacher!

  • @avilbadree4695
    @avilbadree4695 Жыл бұрын

    Totally enjoyed your demo. Thanks for sharing!

  • @dallashill23
    @dallashill234 жыл бұрын

    I am aspiring to become an accountant and you've helped me so much. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

  • @patriciaruthdrusiledongmod3201

    @patriciaruthdrusiledongmod3201

    3 жыл бұрын

    I too by the grace of God😭

  • @tanveekabir5768

    @tanveekabir5768

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @t3geek
    @t3geek4 жыл бұрын

    Perfect timing, Leila, as I just signed up to start an MBA program. Please keep these coming!

  • @LeilaGharani

    @LeilaGharani

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'll do my best :)

  • @kstatemack1
    @kstatemack14 жыл бұрын

    Make more videos please, I really need this. You wouldn't believe my accounting story, your videos are very helpful

  • @revivelifewithme
    @revivelifewithme2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Di for making such wonderful videos on accounting. Really appreciate it 👍

  • @kksanthosh
    @kksanthosh Жыл бұрын

    awesome demonstration... I used to get confused on what equity is.thi video made it clear

  • @DougHExcel
    @DougHExcel4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the juicy video...fun with balance sheets!

  • @ronvds4713
    @ronvds47134 жыл бұрын

    I retired a number of years ago after starting and running a number of successful businesses. This video would have been great when I started my first buisness at 19.

  • @sj6361
    @sj63614 жыл бұрын

    Wao. Simple way of teaching and a great way of making people understand!!!

  • @carolcrossley9791
    @carolcrossley97912 жыл бұрын

    Another really innovative way to explain the balance sheet. Well done.

  • @ambangmongo2888
    @ambangmongo28882 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad I found you, you are just the best.

  • @whiterashonda
    @whiterashonda2 жыл бұрын

    You’re awesome! I’m trying to get the foundations of accounting down and your visuals and stories are most helpful! Subscribed!!! Thank you!

  • @LeilaGharani

    @LeilaGharani

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @faustopf-.
    @faustopf-. Жыл бұрын

    This was extremely helpful. Thank you!

  • @uwumaawala5204
    @uwumaawala52047 ай бұрын

    I am accountant but I disliked accounting until I came across your page. Thank you.

  • @RD-tu2if
    @RD-tu2if2 жыл бұрын

    That was the most creative explanation of the balance sheet. Great video!

  • @aeybeec
    @aeybeec3 жыл бұрын

    Been Commerce Pass out, Now Balance Sheet is Clear. Thanks Please More Video On Accounts

  • @asapusrinivas
    @asapusrinivas9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for simple explanation of balance sheet. Very useful. Must watch

  • @christianpetersen1782
    @christianpetersen17822 жыл бұрын

    Leila, where have you been all my life?!! I have been studying balance sheets and numbers etc for years and even asked an accountant in our finance dept to help me understand balance sheets but nothing worked. I could never work out how every time, unless by pure coincidence, Liabilities plus Stakeholders’ Equity equaled Assets. It would be so much easier to understand from the beginning if the balance diagram showed Stakeholders’ Equity on one side of the balance and Total Assets minus Total Liabilities on the other side. This is much closer to the common understanding of Profit equals Income minus Costs. It has taken until your video for me to realise that the reason it balances every time is because the stakeholders’ Equity is included but hidden in the Total Assets. I’m slow but I get there in the end! Thank you so much for simplifying it. I’m overjoyed 😄. Fantastic. You just earned a new subscriber. Mwa!

  • @ismailismaili0071
    @ismailismaili00714 жыл бұрын

    that was epic to be honest thank u so much Ms. Leila

  • @saleemahmad-mk8yg
    @saleemahmad-mk8yg2 жыл бұрын

    wow !!!! what the brilliant way of learning its simply amazing, really i am speechless -thanking you

  • @getnetbiazen2329
    @getnetbiazen23293 жыл бұрын

    Simply wow on the way you explain accounting

  • @mohamedebied9622
    @mohamedebied96224 жыл бұрын

    Very good Leila, your method is wonderful, keep going 👌

  • @johngeldenhuys2158
    @johngeldenhuys21584 жыл бұрын

    wow - I will have to watch this a few times- thanks

  • @andrewpaladeniya6475
    @andrewpaladeniya6475 Жыл бұрын

    Your teaching style is amazing. Thanks a lot.

  • @romeomogire4347
    @romeomogire43474 жыл бұрын

    Great staff,Please do more of the accounting staff from time to time I surely will help then now combine with the tutorials with real time financial analysis

  • @simeonsimeon4613
    @simeonsimeon46132 жыл бұрын

    Wow it was fun watching plz do more of these videos Ma'am.

  • @Kishore_ki_kalam
    @Kishore_ki_kalam4 жыл бұрын

    Till now best example for understanding of Balance sheet and it's components. 🤗🤗 i am waiting to next part of accounting trough best examples. You give. Thanksss alot

  • @pravinr197
    @pravinr1973 жыл бұрын

    Teacher your explanation about balance sheet is awesome.

  • @alanlee823
    @alanlee8233 жыл бұрын

    5 / 5 stars --- anyone starting out will now understand how and why the balance and t account -- always balances on watching this

  • @kateh8151
    @kateh81512 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. Such a great explanation!

  • @abuzakariyo6906
    @abuzakariyo69062 жыл бұрын

    Best video series about accounting

  • @kipngenoronoh8456
    @kipngenoronoh8456 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! That's great and easy to understand your explanation.

  • @TRX2015
    @TRX20154 жыл бұрын

    fantastic video! I was lacking a basic understanding of accounting and balance sheets. this really cleared things up. Thank you!

  • @LeilaGharani

    @LeilaGharani

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm happy to hear that.

  • @peaceada234
    @peaceada2342 жыл бұрын

    Wow this video is interesting. I just started my journey of accounting so I hope you post more of this videos cause they are quite helpful

  • @ronafortnitenoobie1392
    @ronafortnitenoobie13923 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed watching your video. I'm taking basic accounting and waiting for my books to arrive. My worksheets are due, and this was very helpful to grasp the bigger picture. Thank you Leila.

  • @LeilaGharani

    @LeilaGharani

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @ratty38
    @ratty38 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, simple clear and very interesting!

  • @chetan25673
    @chetan256732 жыл бұрын

    Excellent demonstration through the way of fun.

  • @tristangeoffroy9286
    @tristangeoffroy92863 жыл бұрын

    Delightful, thank you very much always for creativity this fun demonstration

  • @aiswaryasunandan1121
    @aiswaryasunandan11213 жыл бұрын

    This video was very helpful.. Thank u soo much

  • @mattschoular8844
    @mattschoular88444 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Leila.... Great explanation....

  • @michaelismael9847
    @michaelismael9847 Жыл бұрын

    This is beyond clarity. I love it. Thanks so much

  • @LeilaGharani

    @LeilaGharani

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @kellylynch2428
    @kellylynch2428 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your fun Demo that helps my brain better understand the mysterious balance sheet. I am a new subscriber now.

  • @towfeek1338
    @towfeek13384 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.... it's always thank you to your informative videos....

  • @ashutoshdwivedi9600
    @ashutoshdwivedi96004 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lila, Good knowledge of accounting just you have clear my doubts

  • @sherazadepalma4653
    @sherazadepalma46533 жыл бұрын

    Great example !!! Balance sheet was explained really well and in a so easy way!! Thank you so much for your help Miss Leila

  • @LeilaGharani

    @LeilaGharani

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @jamesperry1602
    @jamesperry16024 жыл бұрын

    _That really was an intelligent fun demo to understand the mechanics of the balance sheet._ TᕼᗩᑎK YOᑌ.

  • @albertocovarrubias4311
    @albertocovarrubias43113 жыл бұрын

    Wow! The clearest, simplest, way to explain how balance sheet work. Thanks for Sharing.

  • @LeilaGharani

    @LeilaGharani

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it, Alberto!

  • @stefandaniel3814
    @stefandaniel38143 жыл бұрын

    You are the best teacher ever! Thank you for making so easy to understand! Keep doing a brilliant job!

  • @LeilaGharani

    @LeilaGharani

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😃

  • @kimsadowski4058
    @kimsadowski40587 ай бұрын

    Hands down the best explanation I have ever seen. Many thanks :)

  • @LeilaGharani

    @LeilaGharani

    7 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @shawnsweetonmoras6856
    @shawnsweetonmoras68562 жыл бұрын

    Thank you making it fun and understandable

  • @beauanthony9309
    @beauanthony9309 Жыл бұрын

    Currently doing a masters degree. These videos are actually better than the content in a top 50 (worldwide) university...

  • @Valentin-jh5cz
    @Valentin-jh5cz2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, Love your your explanation. You explain it simple and very easy to understand. You encouragement me to learn more 👍

  • @juanes1235
    @juanes12358 ай бұрын

    Loved the explanation!

  • @vijaygusain119
    @vijaygusain1194 жыл бұрын

    Definitely enjoying the finance series...I hope you will also cover intrest, profit and lose formula and its applications in excel!

  • @VijayPawar-sz6gq
    @VijayPawar-sz6gq2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️ly demo... easily understood Thanks 🙏

  • @stephaniet1796
    @stephaniet17962 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for simplifying! I subscribed 😊

  • @LeilaGharani

    @LeilaGharani

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for subbing!

  • @MarCesar
    @MarCesar4 жыл бұрын

    Interesting way to explain the movements of money in a company. Very good. Always a pleasure to watch your videos!

  • @LeilaGharani

    @LeilaGharani

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm happy to hear that Mario!

  • @reginaldchinweze3169
    @reginaldchinweze31692 жыл бұрын

    You are a great teacher. Love you so much.

  • @kalaharee.
    @kalaharee.3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for these!

  • @ojooluwabankole5950
    @ojooluwabankole5950 Жыл бұрын

    Your Explanations are second to None. I hope to meet you someday Leila.

  • @jessiesi1412
    @jessiesi14123 жыл бұрын

    Very good and simple way to explain it. Thanks for the efforts

  • @calionigor1184
    @calionigor11844 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Really great explanation :)

  • @shameemnassiree2780
    @shameemnassiree27804 жыл бұрын

    I must say you teach much better than my High School Teacher did. 😊

  • @lawrencemukombwe7724
    @lawrencemukombwe77242 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. The fun demo was a great illustration. I now understand

  • @LeilaGharani

    @LeilaGharani

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped, Lawrence!

  • @AKampoori
    @AKampoori4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Leila, you are amazing.