A business owner and finance manager review ledgers and business figures

Ledgers & Reports

Review account balances and activity, see monthly income, expenses and cash in management BI, then trace a figure to its ledger and voucher.

Product Details

See what this module handles, how to review it and how its results reach the ledgers.

Use the general ledger for balances and subsidiary ledgers for detail

Ledgers update when vouchers are posted. The general ledger brings account activity and balances together for an overall view. When a figure needs explaining, check the subsidiary ledger for that account and period.

Review monthly business figures in management BI

For a monthly business review, income, expenses and cash need to be seen together. Management BI summarizes these figures by month, so owners can understand the overall picture and decide which account needs a closer look.

Trace report figures back to ledgers and vouchers

When a report figure needs checking, continue to the related ledger detail and accounting voucher. You can review the account and business record behind the summary, then check the voucher date, description and entries.

A clear sequence for routine and month-end reviews

For routine checks, review the general and subsidiary ledgers by period. At month end, check account activity and balances, then review income, expenses and cash in management BI. Follow any figure that needs an explanation through to its related record and voucher.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I review each month in management BI?

Review monthly income, expenses and cash to understand the overall business picture and decide which account or record needs a closer look.

When should I use the general ledger or a subsidiary ledger?

Use the general ledger for an overall view of account activity and balances. Use a subsidiary ledger to check the business records behind a specific account for a period.

How is management BI different from the general ledger?

Management BI summarizes income, expenses and cash by month for a business review. The general and subsidiary ledgers show account activity, balances and business records for accounting checks. They answer different questions and can be reviewed together.

Can I trace a report figure to its voucher?

Yes. Continue to the related ledger detail and accounting voucher to check the figure against its underlying accounting record. You can follow a specific record when a difference needs explaining.

Do ledgers update after a voucher is posted?

Yes. Posting a voucher updates the related ledgers, where you can review account activity and balances by period.

How can I review the books at month end?

Start with account activity and balances for the period, then review monthly income, expenses and cash in management BI. Follow any figure that needs an explanation through to its related business record and voucher.

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