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Financial statements & accounting records · Core

Closing balance

Also called: ending balance

ELI5

The balance remaining at the end of a period.

Used in conversation

“Finance will reconcile closing balance before the board pack goes out.”

Pitch context

You will see “Closing balance” in financial models, budgets, board packs and investor materials when the discussion reaches financial statements & accounting records.

Why it matters: In financial statements & accounting records, different calculation boundaries, periods or accounting treatments can change the number and the decision.

Caution

Calculation, recognition and disclosure can vary by accounting framework, company policy and reporting context.

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