The balance sheet is a statement showing all assets and liabilities of a business at a particular point in time, usually the end of the accounting period. It is a financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company's financial position by listing the assets owned by the business, the amounts owed to creditors (liabilities), and the owner's investment in the business (capital). The purpose of a balance sheet is to give an overall picture of the financial health of a company and to help users, such as investors and creditors, make informed decisions about the business.