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Understanding Owner Equity: Best Practices for Small Business Owners

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In this episode of the Become Sensible podcast, we explore owner equity—a key concept that many business owners overlook but is critical to financial health. If you’re a business owner, understanding your equity is essential for making informed financial decisions.

Are you:

  • Confused about how owner equity works on your balance sheet?
  • Unsure how to manage owner distributions or retained earnings?

This episode provides insights and practical steps to manage your equity effectively.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  1. A breakdown of owner equity and its components (owner’s investments, distributions, and retained earnings).
  2. Best practices for recording and managing equity, from separating distributions to closing out equity accounts annually.

Here’s What You’ll Discover:

  • How a strong equity position helps with investor attraction, business growth tracking, and tax planning.
  • Practical steps to close out equity accounts and keep financial statements clear.

Plus, we’ll share a real-life example of how to handle equity closure with journal entries, ensuring your books stay organized.

Take Control of Your Owner Equity

Properly managing your owner equity is vital for maintaining financial stability. This episode guides you through essential practices to manage equity and improve your business’s financial health.

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Tune in now to learn how to master your owner equity and make smarter financial decisions for your business!


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