# ASC 210-940-05: Balance Sheet — Financial Services—Brokers and Dealers — 05 Overview and Background

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## ASC 210-940-05: 05 Overview and Background

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This Subtopic provides guidance on the offsetting and combining of amounts in the balance sheet of brokers and dealers.