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Net Worth Tools

Worksheets and calculators are useful tools in analyzing the solvency of a business.

Net Worth Statement (balance sheet)
Use this worksheet to develop a simple statement of assets and liabilities for your value-added business.  Understanding Net Worth provides you with background for using this worksheet.

Net Worth Statement
Use this worksheet to develop an accrual income statement for your value-added farm business.  Developing an Net Worth Statement for a Value-Added Farm Business provides you with the background for using this worksheet.

Net Worth Statement Analysis
Use this worksheet to generate analysis of your value-added farm business.  Analyzing a Net Worth Income Statement provides you with the background for using this worksheet.

For more information on this topic, see the links listed below of articles posted on related Web sites.

  • Balance Sheet and Historical Financial Statements – University of Illinois Extension -- Prepares financial statements for a farm based on beginning and ending balance sheets and revenue and expense items.
  • Net Worth Allocation – University of Illinois Extension -- Provides an estimate of the separation of earned net worth and valuation of market valuation equity.
  • Estimation of Deferred Taxes – University of Illinois Extension -- Estimates deferred taxes for financial statement preparation.
 

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