Trial Balance
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Overview
The Trial Balance is a report that lists all accounts with their debit and credit balances. It verifies that total debits equal total credits across your entire Chart of Accounts, ensuring the accuracy of your double-entry bookkeeping.
Using the Trial Balance
Date Filters
| Filter | Description |
|---|---|
| Start Date | Beginning of the reporting period |
| End Date | End of the reporting period |
Changing either date automatically regenerates the report.
Report Structure
Accounts are grouped by category, with each showing:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Account | Account name |
| Debit | Total debit balance |
| Credit | Total credit balance |
Totals Row: Grand total debits and credits (should be equal if books are balanced).
Note: If a debit amount is negative, it is automatically corrected and displayed as a credit.
Export Options
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| Download as a formatted PDF report | |
| Excel | Download as an Excel spreadsheet (uses TrialBalanceExport class) |
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