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Periodic Closing

Close your books by running reports at regular intervals to keep on top of your accounts.

To keep your accounts receivable current, run periodic sales or revenue reports, cash receipts reports, and customer aging reports. Sending statements for past-due invoices can serve as a reminder to customers that owe you money.

To keep your accounts payable current, run aging reports for your payables and reconcile your check register with your bank statement.