Explain These Terms Found on a Typical Balance Sheet

question 32

Essay

Explain these terms found on a typical balance sheet. Provide examples of each if applicable.
Marketable securities, Accounts receivable, Inventory, Prepaid expenses, Investments, Plant and equipment, Accumulated amortization, Accounts payable, Notes payable, Accrued expense, Shareholders' equity.

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Definitions:

Times Interest Earned

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to service its debt by comparing operating income to interest expense.

Financial Information

Data pertaining to the financial status or performance of an individual, business, or other entity, including reports on assets, liabilities, income, and expenses.

Liquidity and Efficiency

Financial metrics that evaluate how quickly a company can meet its short-term obligations with its available assets and how effectively it utilizes its resources.

Solvency

The ability of an entity to meet its long-term financial obligations and continue its operations in the long term.