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Personal Balance Sheet – Assets, Liabilities & Net Worth

If the Income Statement is your "Speedometer" (how fast money comes/goes), the Balance Sheet is your "Fuel Gauge" (how much wealth you actualy have).


The Accounting Equation

Net Worth = Total Assets - Total Liabilities

  • Assets: What you OWN (Calculated at current Market Value).
  • Liabilities: What you OWE (Current Outstanding Balance).
  • Net Worth: What is truly yours (Solvency).

1. Classification of Items

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2. Practical Problem (10 Marks)

Question: From the following particulars of Mr. Arjun for the year ending 31st March 2024, prepare a Personal Balance Sheet and calculate his Net Worth.

  • Cash in Hand: ₹10,000
  • Home Loan Outstanding: ₹20,00,000
  • Mutual Funds (Market Value): ₹5,00,000
  • Car (Resale Value): ₹3,00,000
  • Credit Card Dues: ₹40,000
  • House (Self Occupied - Market Value): ₹45,00,000
  • Gold Jewelry: ₹2,00,000
  • Savings Bank Balance: ₹80,000
  • Education Loan: ₹4,00,000

3. Solution

Personal Balance Sheet of Mr. Arjun as on 31-03-2024

Liabilities (What you OWE)Amount (₹)Assets (What you OWN)Amount (₹)
Current LiabilitiesLiquid Assets
Credit Card Dues40,000Cash in Hand10,000
Savings Bank Balance80,000
Long Term LiabilitiesFinancial/Investment Assets
Home Loan20,00,000Mutual Funds5,00,000
Education Loan4,00,000
Personal/Real Assets
House Property45,00,000
Car3,00,000
Gold2,00,000
Total Liabilities (A)24,40,000Total Assets (B)55,90,000

Net Worth Calculation

  • Formula: Total Assets - Total Liabilities
  • Calculation: ₹55,90,000 - ₹24,40,000
  • Net Worth: ₹31,50,000

Analysis:

  1. Solvency Ratio (Net Worth / Assets): 31.5L / 55.9L = 56%. (Healthy).
  2. Asset Quality: He has high Real Estate exposure (45L) versus Financial Assets (5L). He is "Asset Rich, Cash Poor".

4. Why Valuations Matter?

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5. Exam Notes: Writing the Answer

Question: "Draft a proforma of Personal Balance Sheet." (5 Marks)

Key Points:

  1. Structure: T-Format or Vertical Format.
  2. Headings: Assets on Right, Liabilities on Left.
  3. Categories: Must segregate Liquid vs Invested Assets, and Short vs Long term Liabilities.
  4. Net Worth: Clearly show it as the balancing figure.

Summary

  • Snapshot: Balance Sheet is a photo of your finance at a specific date.
  • Solvency: Positive Net Worth = Solvent. Negative = Bankrupt.
  • Growth: Track Net Worth every year. It should grow faster than inflation.

Quiz Time! 🎯

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