The balance sheet accounts are referred to as real or permanent accounts.

Real Accounts

Accounts that are not closed at the end of the accounting year and include all balance sheet accounts that show the real and permanent financial position of a business.

Permanent Accounts

Accounts that carry their ending balances over to the next fiscal year, including asset, liability, and equity accounts, foundational for understanding a company's financial health.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that displays a company's financial position at a specific point in time, listing assets, liabilities, and equity.