According to The Blueprint, “The general ledger is an essential part of accounting and bookkeeping processes. The general ledger serves as a repository for every transaction that is recorded, and is a must for any business using double-entry accounting.” Companies can use a general ledger as a way to view specific details from transactions from month to month or even the current year. Learn more about what a general ledger can do for your business.

Manage Expenses

Have you noticed you are paying more utilities and rent? Are there increased costs for professional services you were not aware of? You can access your transactions by running a general ledger report to see activity. These transactions are recorded in different account types, such as assets, revenues, expenses, etc. Within your expense category, you can find detailed information on rent, payroll, and professional services you use. A general ledger allows you to manage overhead costs and get an overall view of your business expenses.

View Monthly Activity

If you need to look at expenses from March to April, run a general ledger report for more details. This accounting practice is encouraged for company owners to see their activity for a specific time period. The general ledger will have beginning and ending balances for the months you need. Any activity between those time periods are shown, which can be activity from sales, payroll, inventory adjustments, and more.

Catch Any Errors

If there is an unusual increase in expenses from a certain category, turn to your general ledger. You can look for errors by viewing the activity. In addition, you can check on any journal entries recorded or modified. Corrections for any errors can be made within the journal entry. If the journey entry is true, then no correction is necessary.

Conclusion

When you need general ledger accounting, contact MARIELA RUIZ, CPA, PLLC. We review and analyze your general ledger for any discrepancies and determine if corrective action is necessary. To learn more about our general ledger service, call (956) 997-0067 or visit us online here.