If there is anything a business owner should know is the hidden things in a company’s balance sheet.

A really good way to get to know and learn about a company is to review their balance sheet.  Here’s what you can find:

• Inventory flow and status
• Sales and cost of goods sold
• Negative liabilities
• Assets and negative receivables

By looking at the balance sheet along with the P/L (profit and loss statement), your impression of the company’s finances will come into sharper focus.