Assets = Liabilities + Equity

At the end of the company's reporting period, a snapshot is taken of the company's financial health. A balance sheet allows owners to get a glimpse into the company's financial standings. The balance sheet is one of the three primary financial statements that business owners use. It allows owners to get a glimpse into the company's financial standings and see what the company's financial position is. It shows what assets are owned, which liabilities are outstanding, and any equity that has been made.