Ledger

usgb/ˈledʒər/
noun

A book in which things are regularly recorded, especially business activities and money received or paid.

He keeps a detailed ledger of all business transactions.
Visual representation of "ledger" - A book in which things are regularly recorded, especially business activities and money received or paid

Often appears as...

  • general ledger
  • sales ledger
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Financial Tracking

Ledger in business often refers to detailed tracking of financial transactions over time.

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The accountant updated the financial ledger with the latest expenses.
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Different Ledgers

There are various types of business ledgers, like sales and purchase ledgers, each for specific records.

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She reviewed the sales ledger to calculate this month's revenue.
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Consistent Format

Business ledgers are kept in a consistent format to ensure clarity and ease of use for audits.

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All entries in the ledger must follow the established formatting guidelines.
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