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a book that a company uses to record information about the money it has paid and received
The accountant went over the company's ledgers at the end of the fiscal year.
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Recent Examples of ledgers
Civil Code Section 5200, which lists the financial records HOA members can inspect, does not include assessment payment ledgers (delinquent or paid ahead).
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Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Along with providing leadership support, duties with the role include managing ledgers and overseeing data accuracy.
—Angela Rodriguez
may 3, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
The move from paper ledgers to spreadsheets digitized sales and inventory tracking, yet the burden of analysis still rested on the owner.
—Joseph Edgar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
According to the Lake County website, the auditor oversees ledgers and records affecting county funds, and oversees duties related to the assessment of property and levy and collection of property taxes, among other roles.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
According to federal prosecutors, James tracked the excess funds from government contracts in ledgers.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The employee also showed detectives pictures of business ledgers that appeared to record gambling payouts, according to the complaint.
—John Wayne Ferguson, Houston Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026
Gray, testifying for the government, went through Northstar’s dense general ledgers while on the witness stand and confirmed that Watson did not invest in nine of the projects in question and invested only small amounts in two other properties, rather than 5%.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2026
Photos, advertisements, ledgers and other documents in the exhibit illustrate the growth of the family business over time.
—Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Jan. 2026
Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Along with providing leadership support, duties with the role include managing ledgers and overseeing data accuracy.
—Angela Rodriguez
may 3, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
The move from paper ledgers to spreadsheets digitized sales and inventory tracking, yet the burden of analysis still rested on the owner.
—Joseph Edgar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
According to the Lake County website, the auditor oversees ledgers and records affecting county funds, and oversees duties related to the assessment of property and levy and collection of property taxes, among other roles.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
According to federal prosecutors, James tracked the excess funds from government contracts in ledgers.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The employee also showed detectives pictures of business ledgers that appeared to record gambling payouts, according to the complaint.
—John Wayne Ferguson, Houston Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026
Gray, testifying for the government, went through Northstar’s dense general ledgers while on the witness stand and confirmed that Watson did not invest in nine of the projects in question and invested only small amounts in two other properties, rather than 5%.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2026
Photos, advertisements, ledgers and other documents in the exhibit illustrate the growth of the family business over time.
—Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ledgers
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California public records request Willows officials on March 18 initiated a mediation request regarding the law enforcement services contract with the Sheriff’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Evidence shows planned meeting Prosecutors say cell phone geolocation and call records showed Campbell left his home in Anson and drove about 30 minutes to an Abilene hotel to meet the minors.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The administration has cracked down on most forms of migration for foreigners — demanding that bonds of up to $15,000 be paid for visa processing in some, mainly African, countries and requiring years of personal history, including social media accounts, to be vetted.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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To the Japanese, Dutch, Swiss, English, Danish, French, Aussie, Argentine, Jordanian, Kiwi and the rest of our brothers and sisters who have drained their bank accounts who plan to watch the 2026 World Cup here in DFW, welcome — please have your credit card and three-digit PIN ready.—
Mac Engel
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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According to the petition documents, Jackson had initially been assured by Reiner’s siblings, Jake and Romy, and a family representative that his fees would be paid by the family.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The winner of this race will help guide the county through further budget reductions over the coming years, according to county budget documents.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The announcement builds on the company’s earlier statements that sodium-ion batteries are moving into large-scale production and deployment across a range of applications, including energy storage and electric mobility.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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Fired 60 Minutes veteran Scott Pelley hasn’t quoted poet John Masefield in any of his scathing statements since embattled CBS News chief Bari Weiss and new newsmagazine EP Nick Bilton canned him for rejecting their regime earlier this week.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
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Steady cash flow gives businesses the room to cover daily expenses, meet payroll, pay suppliers and plan with confidence.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Scholarships and loans that cover the cost of tuition may not stretch far enough for expenses like housing, transportation, meals, books and computers.—
Albert D. Mosley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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