What Is the Main Problem in Using a Balance Sheet

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is the main problem in using a balance sheet to provide an accurate assessment of the value of a company's equity?

• A) Valuable assets such as the company's reputation, the quality of its work force, and the strength of its management are not captured on the balance sheet.
• B) The balance sheet does not accurately represent the book value of assets held by the company.
• C) The equity shown on the balance sheet does not reflect the market capitalization of the company.
• D) Knowing at a single point in time what assets a firm possesses and the liabilities a firm owes does not give any indication of what those assets can produce in the future.

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