Trial Balance (report)

The Trial Balance report shows general ledger (G/L) accounts with a balance at date, and the net change over a period you specify.

You can filter the report by dimensions.

The report also includes subtotaling accounts, and you can configure it to show figures in the additional reporting currency (ACY).

Use the report to verify the accuracy of your financial data by ensuring that debits and credits balance. Businesses typically use the report at the end of an accounting period to prepare financial statements and assess their financial health.

Use cases

Financial analysts use the report to:

• Analyze the financial trends of the business by reviewing the balances and net changes of each account in the chart of accounts over time.
• Identify areas to save cost or generate revenue, and make recommendations for improving financial performance.
• Use the report data to prepare financial reports for stakeholders such as investors or executives.

Accountants use the report to:

• Use the report data to prepare financial statements, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Verify the accuracy of the financial data by ensuring that debits and credits balance.
• Analyze the financial health of the business by reviewing the net changes and closing balances of each account in the chart of accounts.

Controllers use the report to:

• Monitor the financial performance of the business by reviewing the balances and net changes of each account in the chart of accounts.
• Identify areas to save cost or generate revenue, and make recommendations for improving financial performance.
• Use the report data to prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders such as board members or regulatory agencies.

Try the report

Try the report here: Trial Balance

See also

Built-in key finance reports
Ad hoc analysis on finance data
Financial analytics overview

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