Identify net worth and profit-and-loss (P&L) statements.

Identification should include purpose and interpretation of the following financial statements:

  • Balance sheet
  • Income statement
  • Cashflow risk management

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What is meant by the net worth of a business?
  • How is net worth calculated?
  • What are liabilities? How are they identified?
  • How would a loan institution use one’s net worth to determine loan qualification?
  • What is the difference between current and non-current liabilities?
  • What is meant by non-cash income?
  • What is an example of a non-cash expense?
  • How does a business use a P&L statement?
  • What is the difference between a cashflow and a P&L statement? When should one evaluate a P&L statement?