that you can’t even give it away. Still, it’s on the books for
$1,000,000, less accumulated depreciation.
There are some other accounts that have some inherent
risk. The accounts receivable may not all collect. If the invento-
ry is particularly high, that could be a sign that the product is
not moving. The balance sheet consists of many accounts that
are actually estimates that may or may not come true. Under-
standing the potential limitations helps when considering the
balance sheet in conjunction with other financial statements
(see Figure 3-5).
A Delicate Balance: The Adjusting Entries
The GAAP revenue recognition and matching principles require
that the revenue from a particular accounting period be
Financial Statements
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Paid-in capital Total amount of cash and other assets paid
in to the corporation by stockholders in exchange for capi-
tal stock.
Retained earnings All the money a company has earned since start-
up minus dividends, a record of money the company has put back into
the business.
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