Balance sheet format for a new company

Here is a general format for a balance sheet for a new company:

Assets

  1. Current Assets
    • Cash and Cash Equivalents: $_____
    • Accounts Receivable: $_____
    • Inventory: $_____
    • Prepaid Expenses: $_____
    • Other Current Assets: $ Total Current Assets: $
  2. Non-Current Assets
    • Property, Plant, and Equipment: $_____
    • Intangible Assets: $_____
    • Investments: $_____
    • Other Non-Current Assets: $ Total Non-Current Assets: $
  3. Total Assets: $_____

Liabilities

  1. Current Liabilities
    • Accounts Payable: $_____
    • Accrued Expenses: $_____
    • Short-Term Loans: $_____
    • Other Current Liabilities: $ Total Current Liabilities: $
  2. Non-Current Liabilities
    • Long-Term Loans: $_____
    • Lease Obligations: $_____
    • Other Non-Current Liabilities: $ Total Non-Current Liabilities: $
  3. Total Liabilities: $_____

Equity

  1. Common Stock: $_____
  2. Retained Earnings: $_____
  3. Total Equity: $_____

Total Liabilities and Equity: $_____

Notes:

Some additional tips to keep in mind: