Question

A balance sheet that displays assets and liabilities into current versus noncurrent categories is commonly called a:________a) categorized balance sheet. b) current balance sheet. c) classified balance sheet. d) dual display balance sheet.

Answer 1

Answer:

c) classified balance sheet.

Explanation:

A classified balance sheet can be described as a balance sheet in which the information about assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity of a company is presented by aggregating or classifying it into subcategories of accounts.

The advantage of a classified balance sheet is that it easier to read and it makes it easier for readers to obtain required information than when the information is just presented in a large number of line items.

The classifications mostly used within a classified balance sheet include  Intangible assets, fixed assets (or Property, Plant, and Equipment), current assets, current liabilities, long-term liabilities, and shareholders' equity.

In accounting, the addition of these classifications is required to match the accounting equation stated as follows:

Total assets = Total liabilities + Shareholders' Equity