Closing the books on an accounting period is a lengthy and complex process. No matter how complex, it needs to start somewhere. For every company, big or small, it starts with a trial balance. This is ...

Microsoft Excel worksheets can consolidate your general ledger accounts into a trial balance worksheet for review during the closing process. When you need to review the current balances and verify ...

At the end of the month when it's time to balance the accounting books and get ready for the next accounting period, one of the first steps is compiling a trial balance. From that point, you can ...