Confirm the period
Identify the company, closing month and applicable finance deadlines.
Related guide: Trial Balance ReportReview unposted documents
Check invoices, receipts, payments, journals and stock documents with pending or incomplete status.
Reconcile key balances
Compare bank, customer, supplier and inventory balances with the corresponding ledgers and reports.
Review financial statements
Review trial balance, profit and loss and balance sheet for unexpected amounts.
Approve close or lock
Only an authorized user should finalize the period according to the available ERP workflow.