An investor wishing to assess a company's overall financial position at the end of the period would probably examine the:

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The balance sheet provides information on a company's financial position at a point in time, including its assets, liabilities, and equity. This information helps investors to understand a company's liquidity, solvency, and overall financial health. The statement of cash flows and income statement provide important information as well, but may not give a complete picture of a company's financial position. The statement of retained earnings is also important, but focuses specifically on changes in a company's retained earnings account.

An Investor Wishing to Assess a Company's Overall Financial Position