Next up in our series looking at open-source business applications is SQL-Ledger. This software package, written in the Perl scripting language, is a double-entry accounting system aimed at small and ...

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General ledger records each transaction both as a debit and a credit, ensuring balance. Understanding the general ledger aids in interpreting financial statements like balance sheets. Investors can ...

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