A subsidiary ledger related to the accounts receivable general ledger account used by hotels to record the individual account activity of guests who are still at the hotel. The total of the balances in the city ledger plus the total of the balances in the guest ledger should equal the balance in the accounts receivable general ledger account.
Ledger posting involves transferring transaction data from journals to the general ledger, where accounts are maintained. To do this, first, ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded in the journal with relevant details. Next, classify each transaction by account type and post the amounts to the corresponding ledger accounts, updating the balances accordingly. Finally, regularly review and reconcile ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
A subsidiary ledger provides detailed information about specific accounts that belong to a general ledger account. It breaks down the transactions and balances for individual components, such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, or inventory, allowing for better tracking and management of financial data. This detailed information supports the accuracy and transparency of the overall financial statements.
Subsidiary ledgers contain the detail that support the general ledger accounts. For example, the general ledger account, "Accounts Receivable" might have a balance of $230. This is the total of all the subsidiary accounts receivable ledgers. So, there would be a subsidiary ledger for John Smith (balance $100), Sam Jones (balance $80) and a subsidiary ledger for George Washington (balance $50). When George pays us the $50 he owes us, we would record it in his subsidiary ledger. That brings George's balance down to $0 and the general ledger account would now be $180 (the total of the two subsidiary ledgers with balances in them). Reasons for subsidiary ledgers: You have to record George's payment as a reduction in what George owe us. If you posted his $50 payment in the general ledger, very quickly you would forget who paid it to you. Also, by looking at the entries in George's subsidiary ledger, you can see what he has charged, what he has paid, and when he has paid. The general ledger is nothing more than the total of the balances in the subsidiary ledgers. The subsidiary ledgers have all the detail.
A subcontractor ledger is a financial record that tracks all transactions related to subcontractors engaged by a primary contractor. It includes details such as payments made to subcontractors, invoices received, and outstanding balances. This ledger helps in managing subcontractor payments, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with contractual obligations. It serves as an essential tool for project accounting in construction and other industries that rely on subcontracted services.
Ledger balances are those listed on the bank's books, while collected balances equal ledger balances minus float associated with the account.
verify the balances of all ledger accounts
A subsidiary ledger related to the accounts receivable general ledger account used by hotels to record the individual account activity of guests who are still at the hotel. The total of the balances in the city ledger plus the total of the balances in the guest ledger should equal the balance in the accounts receivable general ledger account.
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Trial Balance
assets have debit balances.
A balance sheet is a ledger that records the checks and balances of all transactions.
Trial Balance
A subsidiary ledger is a group of similar accounts whose combined balances equal the balance in a specific general ledger account. The general ledger account that summarizes a subsidiary ledger's account balances is called a control account or master account. For example, an accounts receivable subsidiary ledger (customers' subsidiary ledger) includes a separate account for each customer who makes credit purchases. The combined balance of every account in this subsidiary ledger equals the balance of accounts receivable in the general ledger. Posting a debit or credit to a subsidiary ledger account and also to a general ledger control account does not violate the rule that total debit and credit entries must balance because subsidiary ledger accounts are not part of the general ledger; they are supplemental accounts that provide the detail to support the balance in a control account.
Its a contra settlement. for sales ledger control a/c ...we put contra settlement in the Cr side and in purchases ledger control a/c ..we put contra settlement in the Dr side