What Is a General Ledger, And Why Do You Need One?

“Keeping the books.” It’s a common phrase that refers to maintaining the general ledger. But what exactly is a ledger, and why do you need one? Traditionally, accountants recorded financial transactions in the ledger by hand, using the double-entry accounting method. With the advent of computers, recording transactions became simpler. No longer did you have […]

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