On Balance Sheet Items?

Typical line items included in the balance sheet (by general category) are:
  • Assets: Cash, marketable securities, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, inventory, and fixed assets.
  • Liabilities: Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, customer prepayments, taxes payable, short-term debt, and long-term debt.

What is not on a balance sheet?

Off-balance sheet (OBS) assets are assets that don't appear on the balance sheet. OBS assets can be used to shelter financial statements from asset ownership and related debt. Common OBS assets include accounts receivable, leaseback agreements, and operating leases.

What are some examples of off-balance sheet items?

Off-balance sheet activities include items such as loan commitments, letters of credit, and revolving underwriting facilities. Institutions are required to report off-balance sheet items in conformance with Call Report Instructions.

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