What Is General Ledger?
The master record of all accounts and journal entries.
Detailed Explanation
Invoices post to AR, revenue, and tax accounts. It feeds financial statements.
Example
Month-end closes reconcile the GL to bank and subledgers.
Why It Matters
Audit-ready books start with a disciplined GL.
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