Bilan (French Balance Sheet)

Overview

The bilan is the French balance sheet: a financial statement that presents a company's financial position at a given point in time. It summarises the company's assets, liabilities and equity.

Common Use Cases

• Assessing financial health.
• Preparing tax returns.
• Obtaining financing.
• Informing investors.

Examples in Small Businesses

• Preparing the annual balance sheet for the year-end close.
• Analysing assets to make the best use of resources.
• Reviewing debts to manage liabilities more effectively.