The balance sheet is an accounting document that shows the financial position of the company at a given date.

Balance Sheet Structure

Formula:
Assets = Liabilities

• Left side (Assets): what the company owns (fixed assets, stock, cash)
• Right side (Liabilities): what the company owes (equity, debts)

In Algeria

The balance sheet is mandatory under the SCF and must be filed annually. It is part of the tax filing package.

To learn more:

• Income statement
• Financial year
• The accounting module in GestiumERP
• Complete guide to organizing the accounting department