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Ledger

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Accounting and Audit

Definition

A ledger is a book or electronic record that contains individual accounts used to record and summarize financial transactions. Ledgers categorize transactions by account type, such as assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses, and maintain a running balance for each account. Ledgers serve as the primary data source for preparing financial statements and provide a detailed account of a company's financial position and performance over time.

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