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# Ledger Statement

## **Overview**

A **Ledger Statement** provides a detailed view of all Lines recorded in a specific [Ledger](/getstarted/CoreConcepts#ledgers) over a given period. It allows [Business Owners](/getstarted/CoreConcepts#businesses-your-smb-customers) to analyze [Transactions](/getstarted/CoreConcepts#transactions) within an [External Account](/getstarted/CoreConcepts#accounts), helping them track spending patterns and identify unusual activity.

For example, if Operating Expenses are unexpectedly high, a Business Owner can review the Ledger Statement to pinpoint changes in spending and make informed decisions.

## **How to Generate a Ledger Statement**

1. Call the **Retrieve the Ledger Statement** endpoint with:
   1. Business ID
   2. Start Date
   3. End Date

2. Use the returned data to structure the report as a list of transactions made in that ledger over the selected period.

## **Ledger Statement Best Practices**

* **Filter by date range** – Use a date picker with standard periods like months, quarters, and years to give users control.
* **Enable drill-down into Transactions** – Users may want to inspect specific Transactions. Use the [Journal Entry endpoints](/api-reference/schema/journal-entry) to provide detailed transaction data.

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