1. Assesses Financial Health in the Future
A projected balance sheet shows where your business expects to stand financially at a future date. It helps evaluate:
- Whether assets will cover liabilities
- The future value of the business (owner’s equity)
- If there will be enough liquidity to meet obligations
2. Essential for Strategic Planning
It supports smarter decisions by providing insight into:
- How much debt the business can handle
- Whether to invest in technology, staff, or expansion
- What kind of funding or savings will be required
3. Crucial for Investors & Lenders
Investors and banks use it to:
- Evaluate risk and return on their capital
- See how funding will be used (working capital, R&D, marketing, etc.)
- Ensure the business won’t be over-leveraged (too much debt)
A strong projected balance sheet builds trust and credibility.
4. Completes the Financial Picture
It complements other financial statements:
- Income Statement = Profitability
- Cash Flow Statement = Liquidity
- Balance Sheet = Financial position
The balance sheet shows what remains after all income, expenses, and cash flows are accounted for—the company’s worth at a point in time.