How to generate a ledger detail report

How to generate a ledger detail report

The Ledger Detail report provides detailed information about individual financial entries for a chosen account and period.

Reports > Finance > Transactions: Ledger Detail

How do I generate a ledger detail report?

  1. Choose the period within which the report should run.

  2. Choose the format in which you want to view the report.

  3. Choose whether the budget summary should be printed.

  4. Choose whether accounts should be sorted by code or description by clicking the dropdown.

  5. Choose all, active or closed accounts.

  6. Select the specific account in the left column and click the arrow button to move it to the right.

  7. Click View to generate the report. 

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Ledger Detail and the Cashbook Report?

The Ledger Detail report shows individual entries per account with full transaction details. The Cashbook Report provides a higher-level summary of transactions per account.

Can I select more than one account?

Yes. Select each account in the left column and move it to the right. Repeat for each additional account to be included in the report.

What software do I need to view the report?

The report is generated as a PDF, Excel Document or Google Sheet. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets or another reader to open it.

Can I include only active accounts?

Yes. In step 5, choose the Active filter to display only active accounts.

Can I run the report for a specific date range?

Yes. In step 1, choose the start and end dates for the desired period.

Last updated: March 2026  |  Version 1.0

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