If you're interested in investing, you've probably read quite a few articles that say "do your homework" before buying a stock. Reading and understanding a balance sheet is part of that homework.

Discover how different depreciation methods affect long-term asset values and short-term earnings, plus key assumptions that influence financial health.

Julia is a writer in New York and started covering tech and business during the pandemic. She also covers books and the publishing industry. With over a decade of editorial experience, Rob Watts ...

Plant assets are long-term, fixed assets essential for production. These assets are depreciated over time, impacting financial statements. Investors should analyze plant assets for long-term valuation ...

Discover how amortization and impairment affect intangible assets such as patents and goodwill, and understand their impact on a company's balance sheet.

Asset retirement obligations are legal requirements for retiring long-term physical assets. They are listed as long-term liabilities, revealing a company's future financial burdens. Understanding ...

Every person and organization has some familiarity with performance metrics and reporting, yet how to take that experience and apply it to asset management is not straightforward. Looking at industry ...

WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - As part of its battle against inflation and a return to more normal monetary policy, the U.S. Federal Reserve is approaching a decision to reduce its balance sheet,, ...