Posted: 08 Feb 2009 at 12:51 | IP Logged
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Personal financial statement presents assets & liabilities at estimated current values (rather than at historcal cost).
Additionally, a provision for estimated income taxes is presented between liabilities and net worth. The estimated provision is computed as if the estimated current values of assets had been realized (sold) and the estimated current amounts of liabilities had been liquidated (paid) on the statement date.
In a way, we are reporting deferred tax liablity for estimated taxes due as if all assets were sold at estimated current fair value and all liabilites were paid at estimated current amounts. (since the assets & liabilities are shown at current values rather than hstorical costs, we need to account for the taxes also for the differences)
Presentation can be as follows:-
Mr. A Illustrative Statement of Financial Condition December 31, 2008
Assets Cash $ 1,000 Commissions Receivable 4,500 Investment in certificate of deposit, 8%, matures in 2010 25,000 Investment in marketable securities 70,000 Vested interest in AB Corporation retirement fund 55,500 Residence 80,000 Personal effects   ; 14,000 Total assets $250,000 Liabilities Income taxes payable, current year 5,000 Mortgage payable   ; 70,000 Total liabilities $ 75,000 Estimated income taxes on the difference between the estimated current values of assets and the estimated current amounts of liabilities and their tax bases $ 25,000
Net worth $150,000 The notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements
Hope this explanation helps!!
Edited by divyagovil1 on 08 Feb 2009 at 19:59
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