You are on page 1of 7

Cash and

Cash Equivalents
Cash
First item presented on the balance sheet.
Usually cash and cash equivalents are
presented together.
What is Included in Cash
Cash on hand
Savings accounts
Checking accounts
What is NOT Included in Cash
Time certificates of deposit
Money market funds
Legally restricted deposits
Cash Equivalents
1. Highly liquid
2. Short-term investments
3. Three months or less to maturity when
acquired by the company.
Disclosing Cash Equivalents
Usually cash and cash equivalents
presented together as one line on balance
sheet.

You might also like