Bookkeeping

    General Ledger

    Definition

    The master record of every financial transaction, organized by account. The source of truth from which the balance sheet and income statement are derived.

    Why it matters

    Every other financial report rolls up from the general ledger. Errors here cascade everywhere; clean ledger discipline is non-negotiable for accurate reporting.

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