At ye my a/r ledger does not match my balance sheet for the same date - how would this get out of balance? what can I look for?

Hi barbg1,

Thanks for reaching out here.  QuickBooks Online is a dynamic program that allows you to accomplish your daily accounting goals with peace of mind.  It's important that your accounts are balance and your reports are accurate.  I'll be happy to provide more information so you're on the right track with your work!

To ensure your A/R ledger matches the balance sheet make sure you're selecting the same date range.  You'll also want to run the report using Accrual as the reporting method.  Here's a helpful guide for getting your reports to match.  

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