Accounts receivable are listed under the current assets section of the balance sheet and typically fluctuate in value from month to month as the company makes new sales and collects payments from customers.
You can find your accounts receivable balance under the 'current assets' section on your balance sheet or general ledger. Accounts receivable are classified as an asset because they provide value to your company.
Balance Sheet Basics This financial statement details your assets, liabilities and equity, as of a particular date. Although a balance sheet can coincide with any date, it is usually prepared at the end of a reporting period, such as a month, quarter or year.
Accounts receivable are recorded on a company's balance sheet. Because they represent funds owed to the company (and that are likely to be received), they are booked as an asset.
Accounts receivable are recorded on a company's balance sheet. Because they represent funds owed to the company (and that are likely to be received), they are booked as an asset.
Follow these steps: Step 1: Pick the balance sheet date. Step 2: List all of your assets. Step 3: Add up all of your assets. Step 4: Determine current liabilities. Step 5: Calculate long-term liabilities. Step 6: Add up liabilities. Step 7: Calculate owner's equity. Step 8: Add up liabilities and owners' equity.