Ledger
Ledger Accounts Ledger account is a summary of all the transactions relating to journal entries. It shows their net effect in a given period in various accounts. Ledger is known as principal book of accounts. The ledger accounts are prepared based on journal entries passed. The financial statements can be prepared from the ledger balances It can be prepared for ascertaining net profit or loss and the financial position. Normally one page or one sheet may be provided for one account. Where computerized accounting is followed, once the transactions are recorded in the journal, ledger accounts are automatically prepared.