Evaluating a Bank's Financial Transformation
A financial commentator observes a local bank's activities and states: 'This bank is becoming riskier. It took in cash from depositors and then gave most of it away as a large loan. Since it has less cash now, its financial health has clearly deteriorated.'
Critically evaluate this commentator's statement. Is their reasoning sound? Justify your conclusion by explaining how both the deposits and the loan are represented on the bank's balance sheet and how this affects the bank's overall financial position.
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