What Happens in a Civil Case. A civil lawsuit involves disputes between private individuals and/or organizations. The facts of the dispute could involve a contract, a lease, a physical injury experienced by an individual, a divorce, or many other issues.
Balance sheets are prepared with either one or two columns, with assets first, followed by liabilities and net worth. Identify the elements of a properly formatted balance sheet. Balance sheets are usually prepared at the close of an accounting period, such as month-end, quarter-end, or year-end.
balance sheet. The financial statement of a business or institution that lists the assets, debts, and owners' investment as of a specific date. Assets are ordered according to how soon they will be converted into cash, and debts according to how soon they must be paid.