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Companies prepare balance sheets in order to know their financial position at a specific point in time. This enables them to make a comparison to their position at previous points in time and gives them a basis for planning for the future. In order to evaluate your financial position, you can develop a personal balance sheet. Assume that you have compiled the following information regarding your finances. (Hint: Some of the items might not be used in your personal balance sheet.)
Amount owed on student loan balance (long-term) $4,900
Balance in checking account 1,400
Certificate of deposit (6-month) 3,000
Annual earnings from part-time job 11,000
Automobile 7,100
Balance on automobile loan (current portion) 1,420
Balance on automobile loan (long-term portion) 3,600
Home computer 890
Amount owed to you by younger brother 340
Balance in money market account 1,890
Annual tuition 6,000
Video and stereo equipment 1,260
Balance owed on credit card (current portion) 100
Balance owed on credit card (long-term portion) 1,590
Question 1: Develop personal balance sheet using the format you have learned for a classified balance sheet for a company. For the equity account, use M. Y. Own, Capital.